Vivo V21s vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 551,706); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Performance 42
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 81
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo V21s better?
  • Lighter: 176g vs 226g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 551706
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 752
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s 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 V21s Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 800U Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 551706 3269794
Geekbench Single 752 3228
Geekbench Multi 1836 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2404 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 44 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 176 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
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 V21s and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V21s MediaTek Dimensity 800U
47/100
551706 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +83.1%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo V21s by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21s
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (96/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (81/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V21s over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo V21s 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.