Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3180); 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 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia XZ2
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 — 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 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Sony Xperia XZ2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3180 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 6GB | 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 | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 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
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Sony Xperia XZ2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 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.