Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE Avid 589

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 156,818); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 226g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 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.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro ZTE Avid 589
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3269794 156818
Geekbench Single 3228 233
Geekbench Multi 9553 723
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 226 g 167 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
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
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -1985.1%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1985.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE Avid 589?

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 ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.