Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo X300s
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 217g).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo X300s
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Lighter: 177g vs 217g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $723 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (90/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $799 | $723 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Apple iPhone 17 by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $76. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $76.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (83/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X300s?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo X300s?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.