Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 215,323); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" 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 XA2 Ultra
- 3580 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 XA2 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (81/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra 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.