Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 74-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 180,440); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 74 points (91/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
  • Lighter: 154g vs 230g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 74 points higher (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). 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 R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus): The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 4247433
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 827 11033
Display 5.2" 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 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 154 g 230 g
Launch price $950
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +95.8%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (99/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (89/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 74 points (91/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) 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 R1 (Plus) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.