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 — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-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 (3,326,259 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- 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 (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 64/100). 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 — 8/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 64/100). 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Vivo X300 Pro was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 64/100).
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.
Frequently asked questions
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 38 points (88/100 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 — 88/100.
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 (94/100 vs 64/100).
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.