Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 514,398); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 226g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3269794
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 209 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +84.3%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (96/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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.