Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X300s
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6330); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X300s
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 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $723
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6330 mAh
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 95/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Poco F9 Pro by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Poco F9 Pro was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X300s?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X300s?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.