Poco M8s vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 51/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $950
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 40 points higher (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, 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 M8s (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 M8s and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $761. Poco M8s was $761 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 40 points (91/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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.