Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Vivo X300s
The Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3330); 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 XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Sony Xperia XZ3
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $899
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ3 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ3 — 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 XZ3 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ3 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $723 |
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia XZ3 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Vivo X300s was $176 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ3 and the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ3 over the Vivo X300s?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 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.