Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (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 16/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 66 points (82/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Performance 2
Display 40
Camera 18
Battery 12
Portability 65
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 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 216g

  • Better portability (65/100 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 2700 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 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 66 points higher (82/100 vs 16/100). 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 18/100). 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 Ultra (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra: The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Helio P20 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 186 3228
Geekbench Multi 798 9553
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2700 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 23 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
40
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • 2700 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 Ultra
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 66 points (82/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 18/100).

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

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

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

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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.