Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $170 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 218,879); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 14/100). 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 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $170 | $899 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $729. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $729.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus 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.