Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $929 and $834. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $834 vs $929
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $929 | $834 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $95. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $95.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (93/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 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.