Poco M5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 41/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 554,590); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $950
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 50 points higher (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 M5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco M5 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $780. Poco M5 was $780 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 50 points (91/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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.