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Vivo X300 Pro 5G vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Vivo X300 Pro 5G

Vivo X300 Pro 5G

  • 226 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.78 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm) processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 149,000Out of Stock
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iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

  • 249 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 2,048 GB storage in this version.
KSh 220,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Vivo X300 Pro 5G runs Android and has a bigger battery (6,510 mAh), more RAM (16 GB) and a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles), while the iPhone 18 Pro Max runs iOS, has more storage (2 TB), offers video output to a monitor over USB-C and has a deeper water-immersion rating (6 m).

Weight

Vivo X300 Pro 5G
226 g
iPhone 18 Pro Max
249 g

Display

Vivo X300 Pro 5G
About 6.78 inch screen
iPhone 18 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

Vivo X300 Pro 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm) processor
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor

Memory

Vivo X300 Pro 5G
16 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 18 Pro Max
12 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Vivo X300 Pro 5G
512 GB storage in this version
iPhone 18 Pro Max
2,048 GB storage in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Vivo X300 Pro 5G

  • Larger listed battery: 6,510 mAh (vs 5,391–5,567 mAh).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 12 GB).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).
  • Faster wireless charging: 40 W (vs 25 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 4,500 nits (vs 3,000).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 50 MP (vs 18 MP).

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Higher rated immersion depth: 6 m (vs 1.5 m), both IP68.
  • More storage: 2 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.
  • Records ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2 for editing.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PriorityVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max
Display6.78-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 452 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3.7x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 9500 processorApple A20 Pro processor
Storage512 GB storage2 TB storage
Battery capacity6,510 mAh batteryMarket-dependent versions:
Charging90 W wired, 40 W wireless chargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
BrandVivoApple
ModelX300 ProApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Announced2025, October 132026, September 09
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 17Available. Released 2026, September 18
Model numbersV2514, V2502AA3717, A3473, A3716, A3718
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Battery test—Active use score 19:20h
EU label energy—Class A
EU label battery—62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairability—Class C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Dimensions161.2 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight226 g (7.97 oz)249 g (8.78 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Armor Glass), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Display6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionArmor GlassCeramic Shield 2
Display featuresLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak); Ultra HDR image supportAnti-reflective coating
Display technology—LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size—6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR formats—HDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density—~460 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~90.7% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro)Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)
GPUArm G1-UltraApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Process node—2 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB2TB
Storage technologyDual UFS 4.1NVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, macro 2.7:1 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2); 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT importDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, Dolby Vision HDR4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera—48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2)
Periscope telephoto camera—48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera—48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Additional rear cameras—TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Battery· Si/C Li-Ion 6510 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 5440 mAh (EU markets)Market-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model
Charging90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wiredWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Li-Ion
Wireless charging—25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging—4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 6iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - China; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - InternationalHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3718
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 56.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Satellite featuresSatellite connectivity support (optional, market/region dependent)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
InfraredYes—
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsPhantom Black, Mist Blue, Dune Brown, Cloud WhiteBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2982875 (v10), 3533222 (v11) GeekBench: 10264 (v6) 3DMark: 7263 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 3463072 (v11); GeekBench: 12794 (v6), 11558 (v7); 3DMark: 7931 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness2113 nits max brightness (measured)969 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-24.8 LUFS (Very good)-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 12:45h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo X300 Pro 5GiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB
EnergyClass B—
Battery48:21h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Vivo X300 Pro 5G is the better buy; the iPhone 18 Pro Max makes sense if you want iOS.

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