Vivo X300 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $499 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,037,992).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 10240
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $820
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3037992
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Vivo X300 — 84/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3037992 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X300 by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Vivo X300 was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Vivo X300 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X300 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.