Sony Xperia 1 V vs vivo X300 FE
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The Verdict
The Sony Xperia 1 V and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Sony Xperia 1 V stands out for 4k 120hz oled display — highest resolution on any phone, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 V if…
- →4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- →New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- →Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- →Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
Pros & Cons
Sony Xperia 1 V
Pros
- 4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
- 3.5mm headphone jack retained
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Cons
- $1399 is extremely expensive
- 30W charging is very slow for the price
- Software updates are slow compared to rivals
- Niche market appeal limits availability
- Auto mode camera lags behind Pixel and iPhone
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
- Robust IP69 water and dust resistance
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB RAM
- Large 6000mAh battery for extended usage
Cons
- Premium pricing likely exceeds $1200
- Heavy at 220g may feel cumbersome for extended use
- No microSD card expansion typical of flagship phones
- Limited availability outside select markets
- FE variant specs not fully detailed in launch materials
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 V | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 52 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T sensor) | 50MP f/1.6 with OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.3, 3.5x-5.2x optical zoom | 50MP f/2.6 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50MP f/2.0 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 80W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 1644 | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium White |
| Weight | — | 220g |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 16GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | — | 512GB |
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