Sony Xperia X Performance vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-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 Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia X Performance is noticeably lighter (164g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Performance
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia X Performance better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 615
- 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 (94/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Performance vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 17/100). 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 Performance (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Performance | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 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 | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia X Performance and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia X Performance by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia X Performance
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (94/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (96/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia X Performance has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Performance over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.