Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VIII and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 15 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.