Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 58/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,025,251); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 33 points (91/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Performance 58
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 63
Value for money
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 230g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 33 points higher (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 Z9 (China) Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1025251 4247433
Geekbench Single 1131 3640
Geekbench Multi 2967 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3168x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, OriginOS 4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 230 g
Price $950
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
58/100
1025251 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +75.9%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (96/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 33 points (91/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.