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 19/100 (a 67-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 (3,758,268 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo iQOO 15
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: 3758268 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 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 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 10/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia L4 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 10/100).
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 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, 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 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.