Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ1 (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 29/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Sony Xperia XZ1
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 62 points higher (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×73.4×7.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Sony Xperia XZ1
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ1
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ1 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 62 points (91/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.