The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X300, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
- against 1,000
Xiaomi 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,330 mAh
- against 6,040 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,416,530
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MP12 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,416,530 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| 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 CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,510 | — |
Design
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Pink | Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 150.6 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 270 Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,040 mAh | 6,330 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 100 W Best value |
| 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, Non-Removable, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | 64 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.31″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,656 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 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 | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B13, 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 B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 |
| 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, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,700 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | X300 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,099 € | — |
| Model numbers | V2515, V2509A | 25113PN0EG |
