Google Pixel 8 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,443,431); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 148); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $899

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (86/100 vs 48/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
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 Google Pixel 8 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1443431 3269794
Geekbench Single 1722 3228
Geekbench Multi 4458 9553
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 18W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 148 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 226 g
Price $699 $899
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
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 Google Pixel 8 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +55.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Price difference: $200. Google Pixel 8 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (81/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (86/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 79/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 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.