ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Vivo X300 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,208,784); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 226g vs 238g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (96/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. 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.