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 — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-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 (3,269,794 vs 1,418,085).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 38
Portability 39
Value for money 20
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5725
  • 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 (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 21/100)
  • 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 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (93/100 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 21/100). 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).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1418085 3269794
Geekbench Single 2303 3228
Geekbench Multi 5725 9553
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) 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/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1284x2778
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 4352 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple A15 Bionic
54/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +56.6%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1099
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

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 (93/100 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 21/100).

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 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

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 54/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

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 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 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.