Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 211g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $899 |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 Pro-I and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Vivo X300 Pro was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (96/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. 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.