Sony Xperia XZs vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZs
Performance 21
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia XZs better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 226g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 333877
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 356
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 615
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZs vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 21/100). 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 XZs (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia XZs: The Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 820 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 333877 3258010
Geekbench Single 356 3228
Geekbench Multi 615 9553
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2900 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 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 161 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZs
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZs
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZs
  • 2900 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 XZs and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZs Snapdragon 820
24/100
333877 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +89.8%
3258010 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZs by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (93/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (96/100 vs 15/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Sony Xperia XZs has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

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

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZs over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZs 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.