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 622,608).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
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 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 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 (94/100 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 — 68/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 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).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 622608 3703823
Geekbench Single 938 3228
Geekbench Multi 2183 9553
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/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +83.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Poco M8s by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Vivo X300s
$723

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 (94/100 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 (94/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo X300s?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.