Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 77/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,551,073); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 14 points higher (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo X300 Ultra was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.