Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 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 — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 161).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3293
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 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 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo X300 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 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 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 89/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.