Vivo X300 Pro vs Vivo Z3i

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 232,802); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Vivo Z3i
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 226g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Vivo Z3i, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (80/100 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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Vivo Z3i
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3269794 232802
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 226 g 164 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
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 Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -1304.5%
232802 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo Z3i by 1304.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Vivo Z3i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (96/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Z3i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Vivo Z3i?

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 Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.