Poco X8 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $389 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6510 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $899
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, 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 X8 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- 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 X8 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Poco X8 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Poco X8 was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 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.