Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 161g vs 215g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). 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 XZ (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (81/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 XZ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia XZ by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ 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.