Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (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 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 216g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10243 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 140 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (97/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (65/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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.