Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1099 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,590,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 168); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 70
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 206g vs 226g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2590000
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 94/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2590000 3269794
Geekbench Single 3895 3228
Geekbench Multi 9988 9553
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 168 171
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 226 g
Price $1099 $899
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +20.8%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Price difference: $200. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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.