Sony Xperia 5 vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia 5
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 164g vs 217g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia 5 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia 5 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, budget-conscious buyers.