Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y97
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 25/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 232,802); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Vivo X300 Ultra
Vivo Y97
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y97, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 66 points higher (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). 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 Y97 (99/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (80/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y97 by 1724.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y97
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (99/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (96/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (80/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 66 points (91/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y97 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y97?
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 Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.