Sony Xperia 10 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 10 (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia 10 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia 10
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Better portability (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2870 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×68.0×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $599 |
Sony Xperia 10
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 10 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (94/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (99/100 vs 47/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 10 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.