Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,119,714).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $599 |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.