Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (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 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2700); 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 XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance 33
Display 36
Camera 13
Battery 12
Portability 69
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
  • Lighter: 140g vs 226g

  • Better portability (69/100 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 2700 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 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). 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 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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 XZ1 Compact Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 835 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 438016 3258010
Geekbench Single 427 3228
Geekbench Multi 1500 9553
Display 4.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2700 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 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 140 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
  • 4.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
36
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
  • 2700 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 XZ1 Compact and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Snapdragon 835
26/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +86.6%
3258010 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (96/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact or the Vivo X300 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact 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.