Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y97

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 232,802); the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Vivo Y97
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3315 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 217g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y97, the Vivo X300s scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (80/100 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 Y97: The Vivo Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Vivo Y97
Processor Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3703823 232802
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" S-IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
NFC no
Dimensions 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 217 g 162 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo Y97
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y97
  • 6.3" S-IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Vivo Y97
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Vivo Y97 MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -1491.0%
232802 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y97 by 1491.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Vivo Y97
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (80/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y97 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y97?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y97?

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 Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.