Vivo X21i vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 232,802); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 226g).
Vivo X21i
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 159g vs 226g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo X21i | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 232802 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3425 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo X21i and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X21i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X21i over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X21i 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.