Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 92.0% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.