Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,418,085).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 37 points (91/100 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 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4352 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 240g
  • Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 4247433
Geekbench Single 2303 3640
Geekbench Multi 5725 11033
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1284x2778 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4352 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 240 g 230 g
Launch price $1099 $950
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • 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 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 4352 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple A15 Bionic
54/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +66.6%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1099
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $149. Vivo X300 Ultra was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (85/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.