Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 226g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 68/100). 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 IV (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 5 IV and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 68/100).
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 IV (96/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV 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.