ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo X300 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $950 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo X300 Ultra was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. 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.