Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better display (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (100/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.