Sony Xperia 1 V vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $900 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 40
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 226g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $900

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1761879 3269794
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 226 g
Price $900 $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +46.1%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Price difference: $1. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (93/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (96/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.