Vivo X300s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,703,823).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X300s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3703823
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3352
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10402
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X300s Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 3703823 4838033
Geekbench Single 3352 4188
Geekbench Multi 10402 13145
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 16
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Weight 217 g —
Launch price $723 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +23.4%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X300s by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X300s

$723

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X300s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.