Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3349); 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 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 226g).
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 171g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- 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 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). 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 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 42/100, 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 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP 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
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 15 was $100 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 Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (96/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 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 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.