Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3230 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (65/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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 XZ Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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.