Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20, 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 15/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3430 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 76 points higher (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3430 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- 3430 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 76 points (91/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA1 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.