Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1295 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 71/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1295
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 20 points higher (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
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 VII and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $345. Vivo X300 Ultra was $345 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (96/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII by 20 points (91/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power 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.