Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 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 3,703,823); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X300s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3703823
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $723 vs $1499
- Better camera (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (60/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (60/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $723 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo X300s by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $776. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $776.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (60/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300s — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.