Poco C61 vs Vivo X300s

The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 195,539); the Poco C61 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C61
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Poco C61 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 217g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Poco C61: The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Poco C61 Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 195539 3703823
Geekbench Single 189 3228
Geekbench Multi 781 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2800x1260
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, MIUI Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Poco C61
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Poco C61
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco C61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C61 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C61 MediaTek Helio G36
27/100
195539 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +94.7%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Poco C61 by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C61
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Vivo X300s?

The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Vivo X300s?

The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.