Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 72/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,467,470); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 230g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 19 points higher (91/100 vs 72/100). 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 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, 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 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 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
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo X300 Ultra was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.