HMD Key vs Vivo X300s

The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Key

Performance —
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 57
Value for money —

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes HMD Key better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 217g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Key vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Key Vivo X300s
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu — 3703823
Geekbench Single — 3293
Geekbench Multi — 10243
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 576x1280 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 460 nits —
NFC no —
Dimensions 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm —
Weight 185 g 217 g
Launch price — $723

Camera comparison

HMD Key

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

HMD Key

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 576x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Key

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Key

Price unknown

Vivo X300s

$723

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Key or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Vivo X300s?

The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the HMD Key over the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.