Realme 8i vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 493,222); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Realme 8i
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Realme 8i and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Realme 8i by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. 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.