Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $950 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $950 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- 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 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (93/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.