Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y18i

The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 30/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
Vivo Y18i
Performance 16
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y18i, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 61 points higher (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).

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 Y18i: The Vivo Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo Y18i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T612
AnTuTu 4247433
Geekbench Single 3640 360
Geekbench Multi 11033 1250
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 3168x1440 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 528 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 185 g
Launch price $950
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y18i
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y18i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
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 Y18i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Vivo Y18i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y18i — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y18i?

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 Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.