Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). 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 XZ Premium (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3230 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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.