Vivo X300 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $499 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 81/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,037,992).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $970
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3037992
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 9 points higher (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Vivo X300 — 84/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3037992 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X300 by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Vivo X300 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Vivo X300 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X300 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.