Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 1,452,754); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 154).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). 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 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, 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 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 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 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo X300 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.