Poco M5 (India) vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 (India) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 226g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

Poco M5 (India): The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 (India) Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 552286 3269794
Geekbench Single 727 3228
Geekbench Multi 2047 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 201 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 (India) and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 (India) MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +83.1%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Poco M5 (India) by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5 (India)
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (93/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (96/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Poco M5 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.