Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 180,440); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 227g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 154 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) 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.