Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 12/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 70 points (82/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 64
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 216g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 70 points higher (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).

Sony Xperia L1: The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia L1 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MT6737T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 73398 3815522
Geekbench Single 141 3228
Geekbench Multi 594 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2620 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm
Weight 180 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia L1 MT6737T
12/100
73398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +98.1%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (75/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 70 points (82/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 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 L1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.