Vivo X300 Pro vs Vivo Y38

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 560,863); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Vivo Y38
Performance 47
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 226g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y38: The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Vivo Y38
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3269794 560863
Geekbench Single 3228 923
Geekbench Multi 9553 2249
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 226 g 199 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y38
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Vivo Y38
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
Vivo Y38 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
46/100 -483.0%
560863 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo Y38 by 483.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Vivo Y38
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (93/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (96/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Y38 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.