Sony Xperia L3 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia L3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L3 is noticeably lighter (156g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L3
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Sony Xperia L3 better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L3 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L3
- 3300 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
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L3 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia L3 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L3 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L3 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia L3 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L3 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 L3 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L3 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.