Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1295 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-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 (3,326,259 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1295
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Vivo X300 Pro was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (96/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power 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.