Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1000 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $899 vs $1000
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 44/100). 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 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (86/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1000 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
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 9 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $101. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $101.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.