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 — 88/100 vs 26/100 (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 (3,326,259 vs 314,537); 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 (88/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X300 Pro

Performance 94
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 88

Vivo Z3i

Performance 20
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 20/100)
  • 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 (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 20/100). 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 (94/100 vs 20/100). 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X300 Pro Vivo Z3i
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3326259 314537
Geekbench Single 3293 341
Geekbench Multi 10243 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
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X300 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Vivo Z3i

  • Main: 16MP 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
88/100
3326259 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
26/100 -957.5%
314537 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo Z3i by 957.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (94/100 vs 20/100).

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 (88/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.

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 (94/100 vs 20/100).

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.