Realme 9i vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 38/100 (a 49-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 421,228); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 60
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 9i better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 226g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 31/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).

Realme 9i: The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 9i Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 421228 3269794
Geekbench Single 412 3228
Geekbench Multi 1410 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 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) 480 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 9i and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 9i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +87.1%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Realme 9i by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (93/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (96/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Realme 9i 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.