Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 971,424); the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2577

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 211g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1119714 971424
Geekbench Single 1488 1167
Geekbench Multi 3373 2577
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 30W 66W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 211 g 175 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100 -15.3%
971424 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (40/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.