Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 84/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $950
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 7 points higher (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 F9 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Poco F9 Pro was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (96/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.