Vivo X300 vs Xiaomi 17
Verdict
Vivo X300 and Xiaomi 17 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 75. Vivo X300 wins on Screen and Selfie; Xiaomi 17 wins on Battery. Vivo X300 is 0.1mm wider than Xiaomi 17. Vivo X300 is the more recent release, from Oct 17, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
75
75
Vivo X300
71.9mm (2.83in) · Oct 17, 2025 · Rank #37
13+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 75
* TOP Compact* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Like other Cheese phone makers, Vivo is going small. This years X vanilla model is 2mm narrower and almost 10mm shorter to put X300 well into the new "compact size" of 72mm or less. The battery is bigger than before and the Zeiss branded camera system Vivos are known for is also upgraded. It now features a new 200MP main and a new 50MP AF selfie. The built is improved as well with silky finish both on the back glass panel and on a (squarish, iPhone-like) aluminium frame.
PROs
compact and flagship built, very fast Dimensity 9500 with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6040mAh Si battery with sub-60min 90W charging (40W wireless). >1600nits bright 450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with >2000Hz PWM and HDR10+ certification, IP69 protection, excellent pics from Zeiss optics 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 70mm OIS PDAF 3x periscope telephoto + 50MP 15mm AF ultrawide, new 50MP 20mm AF selfie and up to 4 years of mature and stable OS updates
CONs
limited market availability, no SDmemory slot, no desktop replacement feature or video-out, Vivo trails Samsung, Pixel and Honor in AI implementation
Xiaomi 17
71.8mm (2.83in) · Sep 27, 2025 · Rank #38
13+14+11+12+12+4+4+0+5+0 = 75
* TOP Compact* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Xiaomi is going after Apple this year with matching gen number and addition of Pro and Pro Max models. Plain 17 adds a massive battery upgrade (from 5500 to 7000mAh, 6330mAh in EU), faster processor and storage, better selfie (finally with AF) and Dolby Atmos certified speakers. It is a battery endurance beast, providing 42+ hours to even a heavy user. Cameras are similar to excellent Xiaomi 15: competent performer with some excellent results. Apple flattery extended to physical design too - while last year's model was one of the nicest to hold because of softly curved front and back glass panels, the 17 has palm-cutting sharp frame with flat front and back.
PROs
compact, fast SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, 48hr endurance from 7000mAh (6330mAh in EU) battery with sub-50min 100W charging (50W wireless). 460ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision and >2100 PWM dimming, IP68 protection. excellent photo and video recording from a 50MP OIS PDAF main & tele cameras + 50MP ultrawide, great 50MP PDAF selfie, 6 years of OS updates
CONs
dim >1100nits screen, still no AF on ultrawide camera, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement feature
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