Poco M8s vs Vivo X300s
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $189 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X300s
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $723
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, 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, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Poco M8s (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Poco M8s by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. Poco M8s was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Poco M8s (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X300s?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.