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 26/100 (a 63-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 314,537); the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Vivo Y97
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- 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 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 20/100). 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 (95/100 vs 20/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300s | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3703823 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y97 by 1077.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y97
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (95/100 vs 20/100).
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 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
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 — 26/100.
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 (95/100 vs 20/100).
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.