Vivo X300 Pro vs Vivo Y81i

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 155,362); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Vivo Y81i
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 226g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (85/100 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 Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Vivo Y81i
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3269794 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 3260 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 226 g 143 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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 Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
Vivo Y81i MediaTek Helio A22
18/100 -2004.6%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo Y81i by 2004.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Vivo Y81i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Vivo Y81i?

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 Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.