Vivo X Fold5 vs Vivo X300s
The Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1160 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold5
Vivo X300s
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $1160
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1160 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold5 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo X Fold5 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $437. Vivo X300s was $437 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold5 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.