Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X300
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,037,992).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X300
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3037992
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X300, the Poco F9 Pro scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3037992 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo X300 by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo X300 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Vivo X300 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X300 — 81/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X300?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.