Vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 FE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2869139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo X300 FE — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 FE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2869139 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 FE
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 FE
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 FE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo X300 FE by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $193. Vivo X300 FE was $193 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo X300 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo X300 FE has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.