Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1059 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,600,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1600000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7600
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $950 vs $1059
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1600000 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7600 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | 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 | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $1059 | $950 |
Apple iPhone 16 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 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $109. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $109.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (96/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 34/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.