Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.