Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2577
- Lighter: 164g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 930
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Sony Xperia 10 VI scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Sony Xperia 10 VI (66/100 vs 48/100).