Poco F3 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 998,482); the Poco F3 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Poco F3 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $950
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 998482
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F3 — 40/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F3 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 998482 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F3 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco F3 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Poco F3 was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (96/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. 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.