Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 168g vs 217g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $723 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $276. Vivo X300s was $276 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.