Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 12/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 77 points higher (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 77 points (89/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 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 L1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia L1 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.