Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3300); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance 54
Display 83
Camera
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 217g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo X300s scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 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 9 Explorer: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3703823 824513
Geekbench Single 3228 968
Geekbench Multi 9553 2731
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 90W 27W
Wireless charging 40W 20W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
NFC yes
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 217 g 173 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
54/100 -349.2%
824513 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 349.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (94/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

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 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.