Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 572,788); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (44/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3540 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (65/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (44/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 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.