Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 35/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 216g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 47 points higher (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (72/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (75/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (72/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 47 points (82/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.