Vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 30/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 199,111); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 61 points higher (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2033.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (85/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
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.