Poco M8s vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $189 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $899
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Poco M8s by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Poco M8s was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the 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.