Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 180,440); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 154g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 154 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.