Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1500 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 77/100 (a 14-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 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3842882
- 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 $1500
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 14 points higher (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Vivo X300 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.