Vivo X21i vs Vivo X300s

The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 232,802); the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X21i
Performance 17
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 217g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (94/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X21i Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 232802 3703823
Geekbench Single 341 3228
Geekbench Multi 779 9553
Display 6.3" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3425 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC no
Dimensions 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 159 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X21i and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
29/100
232802 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +93.7%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Vivo X21i by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X21i
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (94/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X21i over the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.