vivo X300 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Vivo versus Apple: the vivo X300 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max go after the same flagship smartphone buyer. Across 5 compared areas, the vivo X300 Pro takes 3. The widest gap shows up under camera.
At a glance
- Display vivo X300 Pro wins
- Performance Tie
- Memory & Storage iPhone 17 Pro Max wins
- Camera vivo X300 Pro wins
- Battery & Charging vivo X300 Pro wins
- Display7.4
- Memory & Storage4.5
- Camera5.5
- Display5.9
- Memory & Storage6.4
- Camera3.2
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The vivo X300 Pro has a dedicated 200 MP telephoto camera
Put simply, the vivo X300 Pro is far ahead here: 200 MP compared with 48 MP. Telephoto lenses earn their keep at concerts, school events and portraits: anywhere you can’t simply walk closer.
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The vivo X300 Pro has 50% higher peak brightness
The vivo X300 Pro’s 4,500 nits leaves the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 3,000 nits well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. Peak brightness decides how readable the screen stays in direct sunlight and how punchy HDR content looks.
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The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a bigger top storage option
Not a close call. The iPhone 17 Pro Max lists 2 TB and the vivo X300 Pro lists 1 TB. That’s a substantial gap. Most buyers are fine with a base or middle tier, so this is a niche advantage, but a real one if you need it.
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The vivo X300 Pro has a sharper 50 MP selfie camera
Among all the differences on this page, 50 MP against 18 MP is one of the most meaningful, and it favors the vivo X300 Pro. Front cameras are often an afterthought, so a higher-resolution sensor is a small but welcome edge for the vivo X300 Pro.
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The vivo X300 Pro has faster 40 W wireless charging
The iPhone 17 Pro Max gives up a lot on wireless charging: 25 W, compared with 40 W on the vivo X300 Pro. If you rely on a wireless pad at your desk or bedside, the vivo X300 Pro refills quicker there.
Design & Size
- vivo X300 Pro 6.35 in × 2.97 in × 0.31 in
- iPhone 17 Pro Max 6.43 in × 3.07 in × 0.34 in
If compact matters to you, the vivo X300 Pro is the one to look at. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is physically larger all round. On the scale, these two are practically level. In profile, the vivo X300 Pro is the slimmer of the two by 0.03 in.
Design & Build
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.35 in | 6.43 in |
| Width | 2.97 in | 3.07 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.34 in |
| Weight | 7.97 oz | 8.22 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68/IP69 (winner) | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Display
vivo X300 Pro leads
No contest in display: the vivo X300 Pro is the stronger of the two. Choose the vivo X300 Pro and you get 50% higher peak brightness. If you use your phone outdoors a lot, the vivo X300 Pro’s brighter panel is the one that holds up better at midday. Weighing only display, the vivo X300 Pro comes out ahead.
Peak brightness
vivo X300 Pro: 4,500 nits iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3,000 nits Peak figures are usually reached only in short bursts or small areas of the screen, but a higher ceiling still helps outdoor visibility.
Performance
Too close to call
The performance section is even. Any gaps here are within the range you’d never notice. The performance verdict: no winner, and no reason to worry either way.
CPU cores
vivo X300 Pro: 8 iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6 Core count on its own says little about speed; how the chip is designed and how fast each core runs matter more.
Memory & Storage
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads
If you’re keeping score, the memory & storage point goes narrowly to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here the iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a bigger top storage option. Heavy video shooters and people with large offline libraries benefit from the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s bigger maximum. The memory & storage verdict goes to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Max storage
vivo X300 Pro: 1 TB iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2 TB The top storage option only matters if you plan to buy a high-capacity version, but it caps how much you can ever keep on the phone.
Camera
vivo X300 Pro leads
In the camera category, the vivo X300 Pro isn’t just ahead; it’s clearly ahead. The vivo X300 Pro scores with a dedicated 200 MP telephoto camera. A dedicated telephoto camera captures distant subjects and portraits without heavy cropping, which keeps detail intact. Bottom line for camera: the vivo X300 Pro has the edge.
Telephoto camera
vivo X300 Pro: 200 MP iPhone 17 Pro Max: 48 MP A higher-resolution telephoto keeps more detail when you zoom, and gives the vivo X300 Pro a stronger tool for portraits and distant subjects.
Front camera
vivo X300 Pro: 50 MP iPhone 17 Pro Max: 18 MP If you mainly use the front camera for calls, the gap is minor; if you post selfies often, the vivo X300 Pro’s extra resolution helps.
Battery & Charging
vivo X300 Pro leads
It’s a narrow one, but the battery & charging round goes to the vivo X300 Pro. The vivo X300 Pro delivers faster 40 W wireless charging. Wireless charging is usually slower than a cable, so this edge matters mainly to people who value the convenience. So if battery & charging tops your list, lean toward the vivo X300 Pro.
Wireless charging
vivo X300 Pro: 40 W iPhone 17 Pro Max: 25 W Faster wireless charging makes a pad or stand more practical as your main way to top up.
Software & Updates
For software & updates, the differences are in the specifics (component names and types), so the table is the place to look.
Full Specifications
Display
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz (Super Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Pixel density | N/A (not specified) | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits (winner) | 3,000 nits |
| Always-on display | N/A (not specified) | Yes |
Performance
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9500 | A19 Pro |
| CPU cores | 8 | 6 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| RAM | 12 GB | N/A (not specified) |
Memory & Storage
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 1 TB | 2 TB (winner) |
| microSD slot | No | No |
Camera
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 200 MP (winner) | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.7× | 4× |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 50 MP (winner) | 18 MP |
| Max video | 8K30 | 4K120 Dolby Vision |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6,510 mAh | N/A (not specified) |
| Rated video playbackManufacturer rating | N/A (not specified) | 39 h |
| Wired charging | 90 W | N/A (not specified) |
| Wireless charging | 40 W (winner) | 25 W |
| Port | USB-C (USB 3.2) | USB-C (USB 3, 10 Gb/s) |
Software & Updates
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) | iOS 26 |
| Promised OS updatesManufacturer commitment | 5 years | N/A (not specified) |
Design & Build
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.35 in | 6.43 in |
| Width | 2.97 in | 3.07 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.34 in |
| Weight | 7.97 oz | 8.22 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68/IP69 (winner) | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Price
| Spec | vivo X300 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | N/A (not specified) | $1,199 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the vivo X300 Pro if…
- you take lots of portraits and zoomed shots (200 MP vs 48 MP telephoto)
- you want the screen that stays readable on sunny days (4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits)
- you take a lot of selfies or video calls (50 MP vs 18 MP front camera)
- you use a wireless charging pad every day (40 W vs 25 W)
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- you plan to buy a high-capacity version (2 TB vs 1 TB maximum)
- you find that bigger suits the way you use a phone
- you trust Apple and want to keep things familiar
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the vivo X300 Pro or the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The vivo X300 Pro makes more sense overall. Consider the alternative only if you’d rather have a bigger top storage option on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Is the vivo X300 Pro bigger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max takes that one. With dimensions of 6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in, it is larger than the vivo X300 Pro (6.35 × 2.97 × 0.31 in).
Which has the better camera, the vivo X300 Pro or the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The vivo X300 Pro has the edge for photography, offering a dedicated 200 MP telephoto camera and a sharper 50 MP selfie camera.
Which has the better screen, the vivo X300 Pro or the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
On display specs, the vivo X300 Pro leads thanks to 50% higher peak brightness.
Is the vivo X300 Pro lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Weight won’t decide this one; the vivo X300 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are very close.
Executive Summary
Two companies, two answers to the same question. That’s how I see the vivo X300 Pro from Vivo and the iPhone 17 Pro Max from Apple. I think the vivo X300 Pro makes its strongest case with a dedicated 200 MP telephoto camera. Another thing in the vivo X300 Pro’s favor is 50% higher peak brightness. In fairness to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, a bigger top storage option is a genuine strength.
In my head, the vivo X300 Pro is the display pick and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the memory & storage pick.
My pick: if it were my money, the vivo X300 Pro, unless you value a bigger top storage option above everything else.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.