ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 36/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 55 points higher (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- 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 ZS600KL and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 55 points (91/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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.