Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo X300 Ultra was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.