Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,628,541); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 145); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, 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 is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- 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 15 Plus and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (96/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus 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.