Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 24/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 216g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 58 points higher (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 17/100). 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 (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 161 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia XZ by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (97/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (65/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 58 points (82/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ over the 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.