Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2870 mAh | 7000 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $599 |
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 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 XZ2 Compact and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 15 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact 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.