Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.