Sony Xperia X Compact vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 15/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia X Compact
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 135g vs 226g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Compact vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 72 points higher (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (93/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Compact | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Sony Xperia X Compact
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (93/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (84/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 72 points (87/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia X Compact has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Compact over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia X Compact is a better fit for everyday use. 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.