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).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 19
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $723

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
19
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
34/100 -522.2%
595284 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 522.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460

Launch price difference: $263. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $263 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.