Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 568,395); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Vivo Y38
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y38 by 647.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y38?
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.