Vivo X300 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 859,084); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 226g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (96/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 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.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 3269794 859084
Geekbench Single 3228 1031
Geekbench Multi 9553 2864
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 27W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 226 g 205 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
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
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100 -280.6%
859084 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 280.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (96/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (81/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 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. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.