Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 IV (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 IV and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 IV (96/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV 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.