Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $469 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,629,444).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $469 vs $950
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2629444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $469 | $950 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $481. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $481.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (27/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.