Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 172g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 28/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $723 vs $799
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $799 | $723 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $76. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $76.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300s — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (80/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.