{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sony-xperia-10-vii-vs-vivo-iqoo-15/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T06:39:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sony Xperia 10 VII vs vivo iQOO 15",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 167,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sony Xperia 10 VII",
            "slug": "sony-xperia-10-vii",
            "brand": "Sony",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-10-vii/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_39_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 165999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T06:17:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 65.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 76.2,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025",
                    "Dimensions": "155 x 68 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "160 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO 15",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-15",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_34_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 167999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 98.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g–220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-15",
        "margin": 24.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 58.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 94,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 65.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 50,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 76.2,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sony Xperia 10 VII costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 charges 70W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sony Xperia 10 VII or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Sony Xperia 10 VII can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Sony Xperia 10 VII and vivo iQOO 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 10 VII is listed at PKR 165,999 and vivo iQOO 15 at PKR 167,999. That makes Sony Xperia 10 VII cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 10 VII or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 10 VII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo iQOO 15, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 10 VII or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 leads on battery. Sony Xperia 10 VII carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO 15 a 7000 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 10 VII or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) while vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}