Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 173g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). 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 Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.