Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Vivo iQOO 15T was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (65/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.