Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 55/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better display (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 36 points higher (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 79.0% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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.