Vivo X300 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 226g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

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 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3269794 1119714
Geekbench Single 3228 1488
Geekbench Multi 9553 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm
Weight 226 g 220 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 4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
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 4 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
59/100 -192.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 192.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 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 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.