Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia L4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (92/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.