Sony Xperia XA1 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20, 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 2300); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia XA1
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 143g vs 226g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 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 2/100). 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 XA1 (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 XA1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 72 points (87/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 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 XA1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA1 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.