Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 251,428); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2021): The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 251428 3269794
Geekbench Single 272 3228
Geekbench Multi 992 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
24/100
251428 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +92.3%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (93/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.