Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Lighter: 211g vs 227g

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 4602290
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 211 g 227 g
Launch price $1799 $799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +75.7%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $1000. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $1000 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (99/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.