Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $170 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 20/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 218,879); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $950
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 71 points higher (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $170 | $950 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $780. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $780.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 71 points (91/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.