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; estimated prices are $1000 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-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).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 100
Camera 96
Battery 77
Design 12
Value for money 44
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper: $950 vs $1000

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
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 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
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 0W 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
Price $1000 $950
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100
1320406 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +68.9%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Price difference: $50. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (96/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

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 (77/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

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 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).

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 44/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.

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 (96/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.