Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $723 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).
Vivo X300s
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $723
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo X300s scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Vivo X300s — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (78/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300s | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3703823 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 8.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $723 | $460 |
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X300s and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 522.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $263. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $263 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
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 Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.