Vivo X300 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,037,992); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 10162
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $709
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3037992
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Vivo X300 — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3037992 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo X300 by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Vivo X300 was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Vivo X300 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo X300 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X300 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.