Vivo X300 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6510); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,587,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3587829
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3587829 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 171 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X300 Pro by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $87. Vivo X300 Pro was $87 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X300 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.