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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X300s

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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

· 2026

Vivo X300s

$799

93.1/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

93.1

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery98/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Vivo X300s:

✓31g lighter chassis (218g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$700 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $1499)
✓Larger 7,100 mAh battery capacity (+1,533 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 18 Pro Max	Vivo X300s
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.9"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)	2800x1260 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	4,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 27	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	NVMe fast flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)	200 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung HPBr 1/1.4-inch
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS	50 MP (3.7x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)	50 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)	162.5 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight	249 g (8.78 oz)	218 g
Build Materials	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)	IP69
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,567 mAh	7,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	40W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1,499 / €1,600	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

Vivo X300s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 93.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Vivo X300s ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 100/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS with optimized security support

When to buy Vivo X300s:

Higher overall BeastScore: 93.1 vs top rival 92.8 · Larger battery capacity: 7,100 mAh (+1,533 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X300s

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro Max or Vivo X300s?

Vivo X300s leads with an overall BeastScore of 93.1/100 compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max (92.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 93.1 vs top rival 92.8 and Larger battery capacity: 7,100 mAh (+1,533 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo X300s?

iPhone 18 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery, while Vivo X300s features a 6.78-inch display and 7100 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo X300s?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100 in camera performance, while Vivo X300s scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Vivo X300s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 93.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X300s

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro Max or Vivo X300s?

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo X300s?

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo X300s?

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