Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 12/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 75 points higher (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia L1 by 97.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 75 points (87/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.