Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1099 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 141).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo X300 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.