vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6500mAh…
vivo
X300 Ultra
$1,199
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
8categories won
6 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X300 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X300 Ultra claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the X300 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the X300 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 16 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 6,500 mAh.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
X300 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
X300 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1299.
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.
X300 Ultra vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4800 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4 | 4 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 226 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X300 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,199Winner | $1,299 |
vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo X300 Ultra pushes computational photography past the threshold of dedicated mirrorless systems with dual periscopes, 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto macro, and a custom V4+ imaging NPU.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh