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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
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: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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).

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus): The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use.
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 R1 (Plus) Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 4602290
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 827 11033
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
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +96.1%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
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 Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.