Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 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 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 226g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9553
- Lighter: 165g vs 226g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $999 | $899 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- 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 Air and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 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.