Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro wins 4 of 5. Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo X300 Pro if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraVivo X300 Pro. Takes the better photos: camera score 10 out of 10, against 9.
- BatteryVivo X300 Pro. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. It has a 6510 mAh battery.
- SpeedVivo X300 Pro. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 9500, speed score 9 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceVivo X300 Pro. Costs 11% less.
Overall, Vivo X300 Pro wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Vivo X300 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,34,999 | ₹1,19,999 |
| Launched | 12 August 2026 | 2 December 2025 |
| Software now | Android 17 (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | Battery life on par with Samsung and Apple's best; charges to 75% in about 30 minutes. | Solid all-day battery with fast 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. |
| Camera | Very good photos day and night, with a sharper 48MP 5x zoom thanks to a bigger sensor. | Excellent cameras, especially the 200MP zoom lens, which is great at night and for close-ups. |
| Speed | Smooth for everyday use, but not a gaming phone and it slows under long heavy loads. | Very fast chip with standout graphics, though it slows down when pushed for a long time. |
| Catch | Graphics speed did not improve and it costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more than last year. | Heavy, and performance drops under long gaming sessions; speakers are only average. |
| Updates | 7 years | 5 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Vivo X300 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2400 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak, Dolby Vision, Armor Glass |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 (TSMC; Google and some outlets say 2nm, GSMArena lists 3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm) |
| CPU | 7-core: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.1GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 3.4GHz + 2x C1-Pro @ 2.65GHz | 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.21GHz + 3x C1-Premium @ 3.5GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 2.7GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Imagination IMG CXTP-48-1536 | Arm G1-Ultra |
| AI chip (NPU) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) | 16GB RAM, 512GB (UFS 4.1) |
| Battery | 5115 mAh | 6510 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD 3.0 PPS (75% in 30 min), 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless, reverse wired and bypass charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless, reverse wired and reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.7, 1/1.3", OIS) + 48MP 5x periscope (f/2.8, 1/1.95", OIS) + 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123 degrees, 1/2.51"); 42MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.28", f/1.6, 24mm, OIS) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.4", f/2.7, 85mm, 3.7x optical, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.0, 15mm, AF); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 8.5mm thick, 226g | 8mm thick, 226g |
| Software | Android 17 at launch, Android 17 now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, UWB, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially named) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.0 LUFS); HiLight rear LED system | Stereo speakers (GSMArena says they could be better), 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 2160Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found CPU throttling under sustained load | Not officially stated; GSMArena found heavy CPU and GPU throttling under sustained load |
| Colours | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian | Dune Gold, Elite Black |
Where to buy
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL₹1,34,999
- Vivo X300 Pro₹1,19,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Vivo X300 Pro?
- Vivo X300 Pro wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo X300 Pro if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Vivo X300 Pro takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo X300 Pro lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Vivo X300 Pro is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL costs ₹1,34,999, Vivo X300 Pro costs ₹1,19,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: 7 years, now on Android 17. Vivo X300 Pro: 5 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).