Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y81i

The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 18/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 155,362); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
Vivo Y81i
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 230g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 73 points higher (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 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 Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo Y81i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 4247433 155362
Geekbench Single 3640 300
Geekbench Multi 11033 486
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 3168x1440 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3260 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
NFC yes no
Protection IP69
Dimensions 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 230 g 143 g
Launch price $950
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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 Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
4247433 AnTuTu
Vivo Y81i MediaTek Helio A22
18/100 -2633.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y81i by 2633.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Vivo Y81i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y81i?

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 Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.