Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 91/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 4,247,433).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X300 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X300 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 4247433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 4247433 4838033
Geekbench Single 3639 4188
Geekbench Multi 11047 13145
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170 —
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 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 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm —
Weight 230 g —
Launch price $950 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X300 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X300 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X300 Ultra

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
4247433 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +12.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X300 Ultra by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X300 Ultra

$950

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X300 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.