Side-by-side technical data
vivo X300 vs vivo X500 Pro 5G
Comparison between vivo X300 and vivo X500 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo X300 and X500 Pro are level on overall score, but serve different priorities: the X500 Pro pulls ahead on camera, while the X300 adds eSIM and Google services.
The X300’s main camera is 200 MP versus 50 MP; the X500 Pro counters with a larger 1/1.28″ sensor versus 1/1.4″, an f/1.57 aperture versus f/1.7, and 8K video at 30 fps. Its telephoto camera also offers more optical zoom: 3.7 x versus 3 x. The X500 Pro’s display reaches 144 Hz versus 120 Hz; the X300 uses LTPO AMOLED, while the X500 Pro uses AMOLED.
The X500 Pro has a 6510 mAh battery versus 6040 mAh; both support 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging. The X300 has 16 GB of RAM versus 12 GB and includes eSIM, which the X500 Pro lacks; the latter runs Android 17 versus Android 16.
vivo X300
The vivo X300 is the better buy for anyone who wants a 200 MP main camera, 16 GB of RAM, and eSIM.
vivo X500 Pro 5G
The vivo X500 Pro is the better buy for anyone prioritizing 3.7 x optical zoom and a 6510 mAh battery.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 9.6 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X300, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 197 g
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Ion
vivo X500 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,510 mAh
- against 6,040 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MP12 | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.55 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,416,530 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,189 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium, and 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro cores. | Octa-core (2×4.55 GHz, 3×4.35 GHz, and 3×3.1 GHz) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,510 | — |
Design
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Pink | Black, Grey, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 150.6 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,040 mAh | 6,510 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.31″ | 6.36″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,660 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 459 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, HDR10, Always-On Display, TFT LCD | Ultra HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, LTPO |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,700 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,099 € | — |
| Model numbers | V2515, V2509A | V2608A |
Features
| Specification | X300 | X500 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Ultra HDR |
