Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 161g vs 217g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 17/100). 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 (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (81/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 161 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia XZ by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ 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.