Poco F8 vs Vivo X300
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,037,992).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo X300
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3037992
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 9287
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Vivo X300 — 84/100; 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 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3037992 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Vivo X300 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 edges out the Poco F8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X300 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X300?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.