Poco F5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $950
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, 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 F5 (99/100 vs 67/100). 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 F5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 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 F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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 F5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco F5 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Poco F5 was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 67/100).
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 F5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco F5 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.