Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y78

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 639,509); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Vivo Y78
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 48
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 639509
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 217g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y78, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).

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 Y78: The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Vivo Y78
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3703823 639509
Geekbench Single 3228 912
Geekbench Multi 9553 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 217 g 177 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo Y78
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y78
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Vivo Y78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
51/100 -479.2%
639509 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y78 by 479.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Vivo Y78
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (74/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y78?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y78?

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 Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.