Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 63
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 226g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3230 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia XZ Premium Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 835 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 438016 3258010
Geekbench Single 427 3228
Geekbench Multi 1500 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3840x2160 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3230 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 19 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • 3230 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +86.6%
3258010 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (84/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (96/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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 XZ Premium or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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.