Vivo X300 E vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo X300 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 E has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,886,527).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 E
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X300 E better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2886527
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 E vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (85/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 E | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2886527 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $651 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 E
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 E and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X300 E by 40.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (85/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 E or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X300 E — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 E and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X300 E has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 E or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 E or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 E over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.