Vivo X300 E vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Vivo X300 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $651 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,886,527); the Vivo X300 E is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X300 E — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X300 E

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 64
Battery 70
Portability 61
Value for money 72

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Vivo X300 E better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 235g
  • Cheaper at launch: $651 vs $986

  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2886527
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 E vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo X300 E — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 E (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).

Vivo X300 E: The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 X300 E Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 2886527 5001234
Geekbench Single 2833 4327
Geekbench Multi 9119 12873
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1208x2624
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 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 17
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 200 g 235 g
Launch price $651 $986

Camera comparison

Vivo X300 E

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X300 E

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X300 E

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 E and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 E Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
79/100
2886527 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +42.3%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X300 E by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X300 E

$651

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Launch price difference: $335. Vivo X300 E was $335 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 E (100/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (92/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X300 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300 E has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 E over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.