Oppo and vivo just brought their top premium smartphones to India with the fast Mediatek Dimensity 9500 processor. The Oppo Find X9 starts at ₹74,999, while the vivo X300 has a starting price of ₹75,999. Both brands provide Android 16 and promise to give you five major software updates over the years. These devices target buyers who want high processing speeds and excellent cameras for their daily needs.
Both Devices Have Different Screen Sizes and Build Features
- Oppo has a 6.59 inches display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
- The vivo X300 has a smaller 6.31-inch display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits.
- Both phones are dust and water rated IP68 and IP69.
- Oppo has Bluetooth 6.0 whereas vivo has Bluetooth 5.4.
Both phones look great. Oppo built a heavier phone with a very large battery while vivo made a much lighter body for your hand. You get strong glass on the back of both these premium devices. Actually, the screens are very bright. Vivo takes the lead in the brightness race with 4500 nits, which is handy if you’re standing in direct sunlight. Oppo gives you 3600 nits which is still very clear. Honestly, I think the vivo screen just looks sharper because it has more pixels in a smaller space. Oppo gives you a wider screen for watching your movies. Both use a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
The Chip Performance and Storage Choices Are Identical
- Both smartphones feature the same 3-nanometer Mediatek Dimensity 9500 processor.
- You can buy them with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
- Neither phone allows you to insert a microSD card for extra space.
- They use the fast UFS 4.1 storage type to load apps quickly.
Look, the internal power is exactly the same on paper. The chip has eight cores, including a main core running at a high 4.21 GHz speed. This means your games will run without any lag. Wait, before we get into the specs, you should know that Oppo uses ColorOS 16 while vivo runs OriginOS 6. I tested this and found that both software skins feel very fast. You will not see any slowing down when you switch between heavy apps. Both brands also offer stereo speakers for loud sound, but they do not have a headphone jack.
Camera Setups and Battery Specs Show Real Differences
- Vivo features a large 200-megapixel main camera with Zeiss lens coating.
- Oppo uses three 50-megapixel cameras with Hasselblad color tuning.
- Oppo packs a massive 7025 mAh battery with 50W wireless charging.
- Vivo gives you a 6040 mAh battery with faster 90W wired charging.
Vivo’s 200-megapixel main sensor has a special Zeiss coating to prevent light glare. Oppo has a triple 50-megapixel setup with Hasselblad colors to make your photos look natural. Basically, vivo gives you more detail if you want to crop your photos later on. For videos, both can shoot 4K clips at 120 frames per second. Look at the batteries now. Oppo packs a giant 7025 mAh battery. It will easily last for two days of normal use. Vivo uses a smaller 6040 mAh battery but charges faster with its 90W charger. Oppo charges at 80W but gives you 10W reverse wireless charging to charge your earbuds.
Pricing Options
- Oppo Find X9 costs ₹74,999 for 256GB and ₹84,999 for 512GB storage.
- Vivo X300 costs ₹75,999 for 256GB and ₹85,999 for the 512GB version.
- Vivo also sells a middle variant with 512GB storage and 12GB RAM for ₹81,999.
My Verdict
My verdict is that your choice depends on what you need daily. If you want the longest battery life and a larger screen, buy the Oppo Find X9. It saves you some money on the higher storage model too. But if you want a lighter phone that takes highly detailed photos with a brighter display, go for the vivo X300. Both are excellent choices for premium buyers this year.
