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).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo X300 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.