Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Vivo iQOO U1 (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 — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 517,460); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U1 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U1 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (84/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (96/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the 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.