vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo X300
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs vivo X300 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (2nm), 5160mAh vs 6000mAh battery, $699 vs $799…

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
4categories won

vivo
X300
$799
6categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X300 takes the overall win
The vivo X300 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Neo 9, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X300 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X300. Choose the X300 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X300 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
X300 provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
X300 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO Neo 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO Neo 9 vs X300: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1400 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (2nm) |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,620,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5440 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | X300 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $799 |
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14
vivo X300
The vivo X300 delivers MediaTek’s flagship 2nm Dimensity 9500 processor, a 6,000 mAh BlueOcean silicon battery, 90W FlashCharge, and Zeiss APO floating periscope optics in a gorgeous quad-curved chassis.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh