Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 38/100). 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 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III 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 Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia Ace III 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.