Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X300s

The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 12/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 77 points (89/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 64
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 217g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 77 points higher (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). 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 L1 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

Sony Xperia L1: The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia L1 Vivo X300s
Processor MT6737T Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 73398 3703823
Geekbench Single 141 3228
Geekbench Multi 594 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2620 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Dimensions 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm
Weight 180 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia L1 MT6737T
12/100
73398 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +98.0%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 77 points (89/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X300s?

The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo X300s?

The Sony Xperia L1 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.