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; launch prices were $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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) | 1000 nits | 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 | |
| Launch price | $449 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
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 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
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 (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.