Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,269,794); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X300 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3269794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $899 vs $1499
- Better camera (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 69/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $899 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo X300 Pro by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.