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 976,177); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.2mm).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro
Performance 60
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 22
Portability 28
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
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 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • 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 60/100)
  • 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 60/100). 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 — 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 (99/100 vs 60/100). 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).

Sony Xperia Pro: The Sony Xperia Pro 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 976177 4602290
Geekbench Single 1168 3640
Geekbench Multi 3431 11033
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/f/1.7
  • 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
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia Pro Snapdragon 865
42/100
976177 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +78.8%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro
$2499
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

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 60/100).

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 60/100).

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

The Sony Xperia Pro 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.