Sony Xperia E5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 22/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 230g).
Sony Xperia E5
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 147g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia E5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 69 points higher (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia E5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6735 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Sony Xperia E5
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 69 points (91/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia E5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia E5 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia E5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia E5 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, budget-conscious buyers.