Nokia 3 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 14/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 230g).
Nokia 3
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 140g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $950
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 77 points higher (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $950 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nokia 3 by 98.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $791. Nokia 3 was $791 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 77 points (91/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.