Poco F8 vs Vivo X300s

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,126,402).

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
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 F8 Vivo X300s
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3126402 3703823
Geekbench Single 3013 3293
Geekbench Multi 9287 10243
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Weight 205 g 217 g
Launch price $499 $723

Camera comparison

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +15.6%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Poco F8 by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8

$499

Vivo X300s

$723

Launch price difference: $224. Poco F8 was $224 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300s?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X300s?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.