Redmi 4A vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 17/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 180,934); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 70 points (87/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 18
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 4A better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $899

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4A vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 70 points higher (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 4A — 18/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi 4A: The Redmi 4A 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 Redmi 4A Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 180934 3258010
Geekbench Single 130 3228
Geekbench Multi 488 9553
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3120 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 131 g 226 g
Launch price $100 $899
Camera comparison
Redmi 4A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4A
  • 3120 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
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 Redmi 4A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 4A Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
17/100
180934 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +94.4%
3258010 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi 4A by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4A
$100
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $799. Redmi 4A was $799 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (93/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 70 points (87/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 4A and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Redmi 4A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4A over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Redmi 4A 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.