Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Vivo X300s

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $429 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone SE 2022

Performance 75
Display 37
Camera 42
Battery 19
Portability 91
Value for money 30

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?

  • Lighter: 144g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $723

  • Better portability (91/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1413275
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2315
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5753
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2018 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 30/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (83/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (91/100 vs 42/100).

Apple iPhone SE 2022: The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone SE 2022 Vivo X300s
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1413275 3703823
Geekbench Single 2315 3293
Geekbench Multi 5753 10243
Display 4.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 750x1334 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2018 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 20W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 100 —
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 7 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 625 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm —
Weight 144 g 217 g
Launch price $429 $723

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 7MP
42
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 4.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 750x1334
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
37
display

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 2018 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +61.8%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone SE 2022

$429

Vivo X300s

$723

Launch price difference: $294. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $294 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (83/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (91/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Vivo X300s?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Vivo X300s?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active 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.