Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).

The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 895533
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 168 g 194 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.