Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 30/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 329,457); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Redmi Note 8
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $950
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 61 points higher (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $950 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Note 8 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Redmi Note 8 by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $770. Redmi Note 8 was $770 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8 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.