Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Vivo X300s

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 60 points (89/100 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 X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 217g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3230 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (63/100 vs 42/100).

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Snapdragon 835 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 438016 3703823
Geekbench Single 427 3228
Geekbench Multi 1500 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3840x2160 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3230 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 19 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm
Weight 195 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  • 3230 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +88.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (94/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (83/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (63/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Vivo X300s?

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium over the Vivo X300s?

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.