Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $950
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $799 | $950 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- 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 IV and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $151. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $151.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (96/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.