Vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $950 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 47/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 230g).
Vivo X300 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $950
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 44 points higher (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | $400 |
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 415.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 44 points (91/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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 Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.