Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (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 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2700); 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 XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 140g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2700 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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). 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 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | 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 | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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 XZ1 Compact over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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.