Sony Xperia 10 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Sony Xperia 10 (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia 10 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10
Performance 15
Display 47
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 77
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia 10 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2870 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).

Sony Xperia 10: The Sony Xperia 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 215323 4602290
Geekbench Single 181 3640
Geekbench Multi 960 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2870 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.0×68.0×8.4 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 162 g 227 g
Launch price $349 $799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
47
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10
  • 2870 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 Snapdragon 630
21/100
215323 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +95.3%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10
$349
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $450. Sony Xperia 10 was $450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 47/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (92/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia 10 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.