Redmi 8A vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 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 23/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 193,115); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Redmi 8A
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $899
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 64 points higher (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, 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 8A (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $899 |
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 5000 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 8A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi 8A by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Redmi 8A was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (93/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 64 points (87/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 8A 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.