Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3180); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia XZ2
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3180 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $723 |
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $76. Vivo X300s was $76 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (94/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 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.