Apple iPhone 16 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $447 and $10498. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 67/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,650,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 147); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone 16
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 170g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $447 vs $10498
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 24 points higher (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $447 | $10498 |
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10051. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $10051.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (96/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 24 points (91/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.