Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $949 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 163g vs 226g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $949
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 8/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $899 |
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo X300 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (96/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active users. 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.