Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 15/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is noticeably lighter (189g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 67 points (82/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Performance 2
Display 42
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 58
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 216g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3430 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 67 points higher (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Helio P20 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 186 3228
Geekbench Multi 798 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3430 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 23 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm
Weight 189 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
  • 3430 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (95/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (65/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (75/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 67 points (82/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.