Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo X300s
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo X300s
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 60.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $476. Vivo X300s was $476 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X300s?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo X300s?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.