Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- 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 10 VIII and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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.