Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 226g).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Lighter: 177g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $799 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 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 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (96/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.