Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Sony Xperia XZ1 (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 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 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia XZ1
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 226g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 43/100)
- 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 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 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 | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×73.4×7.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Sony Xperia XZ1
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ1
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1
- 2700 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
We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ1 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ1
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (93/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 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.