Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $950 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 89/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,930,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $950
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 2 points higher (91/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo X500 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Vivo X500 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Vivo X500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.