Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6330); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6330 mAh
- Better camera (96/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Poco F9 Pro by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco F9 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (96/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.