Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X300s
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 218,879); the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X300s
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $723
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Redmi 5 Plus by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $553. Redmi 5 Plus was $553 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.