Vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 FE has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 FE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2869139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo X300 FE — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 FE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2869139 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 FE
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 FE
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 FE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo X300 FE by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo X300 FE was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (93/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X300 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 FE has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.