Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 18/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $950
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 73 points higher (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $950 |
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $780. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $780 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro 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.