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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo X300s
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 217g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- 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 (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (95/100 vs 64/100). 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 — 12/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Vivo X300s was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (95/100 vs 64/100).
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.