Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y81i

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. 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 155,362); the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Vivo Y81i
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 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 Y81i better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 217g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo X300s scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 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 Y81i (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 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 Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Vivo Y81i
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3703823 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
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 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
NFC no
Dimensions 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 217 g 143 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Vivo Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Vivo Y81i MediaTek Helio A22
18/100 -2284.0%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y81i by 2284.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Vivo Y81i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (85/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y81i?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y81i?

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 Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.