Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y81
The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y81 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 177,554); the Vivo Y81 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Vivo Y81
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 217g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y81, the Vivo X300s scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300s | Vivo Y81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3703823 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $723 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y81
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y81
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y81
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y81, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y81 by 1986.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y81
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y81?
The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y81 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y81?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.