Sony Xperia Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2499
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 59/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 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 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $2499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1700. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $1700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro 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 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro over the 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.