Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) 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 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 156,818); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 16
Portability 64
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 215g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia L4: The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia L4 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 156818 3740528
Geekbench Single 233 3041
Geekbench Multi 723 9494
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1680 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3580 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 40W
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
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 178 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1680
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
  • 3580 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
16
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia L4 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +95.8%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia L4 by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia L4
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.