Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,601,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9553
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 226g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (96/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.