Vivo iQOO U5 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 592,015); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 226g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo iQOO U5: The Vivo iQOO U5 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 Vivo iQOO U5 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 592015 3269794
Geekbench Single 905 3228
Geekbench Multi 2003 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 Vivo iQOO U5 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO U5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +81.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (96/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO U5 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.