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title: "vivo X300 Pro Gaming Test: 60 FPS & Thermals"
canonical: "https://x300profieldnotes.com/blog/vivo-x300-pro-gaming-test/"
description: "A 60-minute gaming stress test on the vivo X300 Pro. FPS stability, thermal throttling, and battery drain logs in Genshin Impact and PUBG."
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# vivo X300 Pro Gaming Test: Dimensity 9500 Thermals & 60 FPS Stability

- **Date:** 2026-08-25
- **Author:** Shaddam Hossain

> A 60-minute gaming stress test on the vivo X300 Pro. FPS stability, thermal throttling, and battery drain logs in Genshin Impact and PUBG.

While the **vivo X300 Pro** is marketed predominantly as a photography flagship, the silicon running the show is MediaTek's top-tier [Dimensity 9500 (3nm)](/blog/mediatek-dimensity-9500-deep-dive/) paired with an Immortalis-G925 GPU and an enlarged graphite vapor chamber, complemented by detailed [hardware specifications](/specifications/).

Camera phones have historically suffered from thermal throttling during heavy gaming because large [200MP periscope lenses](/camera/) occupy space that would otherwise be used for massive vapor chambers. 

To see how the X300 Pro handles sustained thermal loads, I subjected it to a continuous 60-minute gaming stress test across three demanding titles: **Genshin Impact**, **PUBG Mobile (BGMI)**, and **Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile**.

Here is the direct bottom line: **The Dimensity 9500 maintains an average of 59.2 FPS in Genshin Impact at maximum settings with surface temperatures peaking at a comfortable 41.8°C**, outperforming previous generations in thermal efficiency.

## 60-Minute Sustained Gaming Benchmark Matrix


| Game Title | Graphic Preset / Target | Avg FPS (60 Mins) | 1% Low FPS | Peak Surface Temp | Battery Drain / Hour |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Genshin Impact** | Highest Settings (60 FPS) | 59.2 FPS | 54.1 FPS | 41.8°C (Back Glass) | ~14% |
| **PUBG Mobile / BGMI** | Smooth + 90 FPS Extreme | 89.6 FPS | 86.4 FPS | 38.6°C (Frame) | ~11% |
| **COD: Warzone Mobile** | High Graphics (60 FPS) | 58.4 FPS | 51.0 FPS | 42.5°C (Camera Rim) | ~16% |
| **Honkai: Star Rail** | Very High (60 FPS) | 59.0 FPS | 53.8 FPS | 41.2°C (Back Glass) | ~13% |


## 1. Genshin Impact: 60-Minute Stress Test

Testing was conducted in the demanding *Natlan* region with high particle density, dynamic weather effects, and continuous combat rotations at maximum graphic presets.

### Minute 0 to 20: Flawless Fluidity
The phone locked to a rock-solid 60 FPS. Frame pacing was completely flat, with instant touch response on the [120Hz LTPO display](/display/). Surface temperature began at an ambient 24°C and climbed steadily to 37.5°C.

### Minute 20 to 45: Thermal Equilibrium
The enlarged vapor chamber distributed heat evenly across the back glass rather than concentrating hot spots near the processor. Surface temperatures stabilized at **41.2°C to 41.8°C**. Unlike phones that aggressively dim the display at 40°C, the X300 Pro retained 100% manual screen brightness throughout the entire test.

### Minute 45 to 60: Sustained Stability
Minor micro-stutters occurred only during heavy elemental burst animations in dense combat, with 1% lows staying above 54 FPS. The final 60-minute average finished at **59.2 FPS**.

## 2. Competitive Gaming: PUBG Mobile & High Refresh Rate

For competitive first-person shooters, input latency and frame consistency matter far more than visual eye candy.

- **90 FPS Mode:** On the *Smooth* graphical preset, PUBG Mobile unlocked a stable 90 FPS. The Dimensity 9500 barely broke a sweat, hovering at just 38.6°C.
- **Touch Sampling Rate:** The 300Hz native touch sampling rate provides instantaneous ADS (Aim Down Sight) triggering and rapid sniper flick shots.
- **Audio Spatial Cues:** The dual stereo speakers provide clear directional audio, making enemy footsteps easy to locate without headphones.

## 3. Battery Drain & Power Efficiency

Gaming is where the colossal [6,510 mAh Silicon-Anode battery](/battery/) truly flexes its muscles:

- Playing Genshin Impact for a full hour consumed just **14% of the battery**.
- On a full charge, the vivo X300 Pro can sustain **nearly 7 hours of continuous 3D gaming**, matching data from our [real-world battery logs](/blog/battery-test-log/).
- Competitors with 5,000 mAh batteries (such as the [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](/vs/samsung-galaxy-ultra/) or [Google Pixel 10 Pro](/vs/google-pixel-10-pro/)) drain roughly 20% to 22% per hour under identical graphical workloads.

## 4. Game Space & OriginOS Performance Optimization

To get the most out of gaming on the X300 Pro, use the built-in **Monster Mode** inside vivo's Game Sidebar alongside our [OriginOS 6 power tips](/blog/vivo-x300-pro-tips-and-tricks/):

1. **Monster Mode:** Unlocks the maximum GPU clock ceiling for demanding titles.
2. **Bypass Charging:** If you game while plugged into the [90W FlashCharge adapter](/90w-flashcharge/), enable *Bypass Charging* in the Game Sidebar. Power will route directly to the motherboard without charging the battery, keeping the device ice-cold.
3. **Network Acceleration:** Aggregates 5G mobile data and Wi-Fi 7 simultaneously to prevent ping spikes in online multiplayer lobbies.

## Verdict: Is the vivo X300 Pro a Legitimate Gaming Phone?

While it doesn't feature physical shoulder triggers like dedicated gaming phones, the vivo X300 Pro is an outstanding high-performance device. The Dimensity 9500 runs cooler than previous MediaTek iterations, thermal throttling is minimal, and the 6,510 mAh battery provides market-leading endurance.

Detailed thermal graphs, synthetic benchmark comparisons, and system stress logs are published in our [Performance Hub](/performance/) and flagship [vivo X300 Pro review](/vivo-x300-pro-review/).