Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 67/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,628,541); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 145); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $950
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 24 points higher (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, 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 15 Plus (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $950 |
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Apple iPhone 15 Plus was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (96/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 24 points (91/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus 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.