Vivo X300 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-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 824,513); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Vivo X300 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 54/100). 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 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (96/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3269794 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | — |
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 296.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (96/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (81/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
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?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.