Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y500i

The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $950 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 560,863).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
Vivo Y500i
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 58
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $950

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500i, 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 47/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100, Vivo Y500i — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 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 Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo Y500i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4247433 560863
Geekbench Single 3640 923
Geekbench Multi 11033 2249
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 3168x1440 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7200 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 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 219 g
Launch price $950 $180
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
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 Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
4247433 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -657.3%
560863 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y500i by 657.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Vivo Y500i
$180

Launch price difference: $770. Vivo Y500i was $770 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (96/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y500i?

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 Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.