Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (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 $999 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 141); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 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 | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo X300 Ultra was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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.