Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, 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 12/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 79 points higher (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 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 | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 79 points (91/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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.