Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z9 (India) 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.