Sony Xperia 1 II vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 II
Vivo X300s
What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 217g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 973499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 II | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 973499 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $476. Vivo X300s was $476 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.