Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $949 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 48/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $950
- Better portability (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 43 points higher (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 8/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $950 |
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Sony Xperia 5 II was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (96/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 43 points (91/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active users. 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.