vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 : The vivo X300 walks into a price segment dominated by the iPhone 17, and suddenly, the usual assumptions don’t feel so safe anymore. Not with loud claims, but with a calm confidence that makes you look twice, it challenges everything people believe about compact flagships.
The moment you hold it beside the iPhone 17, the comparison stops being predictable and starts being intriguing. There’s more to this than just a straightforward Android-versus-Apple face-off; this is about whether the vivo X300 can change long-held loyalties. And trust me, you’ll want to check it out.
The recent launches of Android flagships, such as the iQOO 15, the OnePlus 15, or the Realme GT8 Pro, have led many people to believe that if you are spending Rs 70,000 to 80,000, you must buy the iPhone. But does the Vivo X300 actually beat the iPhone 17?
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vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Design
When you pick up these phones, you realize both are following the “flat everything” trend, but they feel very different in the hand.
The iPhone 17 is built with its famous Ceramic Shield front and a toughened glass back with an aluminium frame. Even though it has a slightly larger 6.3-inch display than last year, it is still super light at just 177 grams. It feels airy and easy to hold.
On the other hand, the Vivo X300 feels more substantial. It uses glass and aluminium too, with “Armor Glass” protection on the front. The back has a velvety matte finish it looks very premium (especially in that fetching Red colour with the black frame), but be careful, it can be a bit slippery compared to the iPhone. It weighs 190 grams, which is heavier, but honestly, it feels dense and solid, not bulky.
One big difference is the camera bump. The iPhone 17 has that wobble when you keep it on a table because of the corner cameras. The Vivo has a large circular module that sits flat zero table wobble. Plus, Vivo gives you a much faster USB Type-C (Gen 3.2) port for quick data transfer, while the iPhone is still stuck on the slower USB 2.0 speed.
vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Display
In the display department, it is almost a tie, but with some “conditions apply.”
Both screens are roughly the same size and sharpness. If you look at them indoors, the colors are beautiful on both. In fact, for creative pros, the color accuracy on both is top-notch.
However, there are small differences:
- Brightness: Technically, the Vivo X300 can get brighter outdoors. But, the iPhone 17 has a special anti-reflective coating. So, even if the sun is harsh, the iPhone sometimes looks a bit clearer just because it cuts the glare better.
- The Cutout: Vivo has a small punch-hole camera which gives you more screen space. The iPhone 17 has the Dynamic Island. It looks cool but takes up more space.
- Eye Comfort: Vivo uses high-frequency PWM dimming (2160 Hz), which is better for your eyes if you use your phone in the dark. The iPhone flickers a bit more at low brightness.
For watching movies, the iPhone 17’s speakers sound slightly fuller and richer, but visually, you won’t find much reason to complain on either.
vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Performance
This is where things get spicy. We usually think “iPhone is faster,” right? Well, not this time.
The Vivo X300 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the iPhone uses the A19 chip.
- Raw Power: In benchmark tests (like Geekbench), the iPhone wins in single-core speed. But in multi-core (doing many things at once) and GPU (graphics) power, the Vivo X300 actually scores higher! The graphics chip in the Vivo is a beast.
- Gaming Reality: While Vivo is more powerful on paper, it fits into a small body. To stop it from overheating, the phone throttles (slows down) a bit during long gaming sessions. So, if you play Wuthering Waves for an hour, the iPhone 17 might give you smoother, more stable frame rates. But for daily speed? The Vivo feels just as snappy, maybe even faster because of the 120Hz smooth animations.
vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Battery
Here, the Vivo X300 simply destroys the competition. It is an engineering marvel.
- Vivo X300: It packs a massive 6,000 mAh Silicon Carbon battery. In our testing, it easily gave 9 to 9.5 hours of Screen-on-Time. That is practically a 2-day battery for many users.
- iPhone 17: It has a ~3,692 mAh battery. It’s good gives about 8 hours but it can’t match the Vivo.
Charging: Vivo gives you the charger in the box (a luxury these days!), supports super-fast wired charging, and even fast wireless charging. The iPhone charges slower and, as usual, you have to buy the charger separately.
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vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Camera
If you love photography, read this part carefully. The Vivo X300 is heavily specced, and it shows.
- Main Camera: The iPhone 17 takes 24MP photos that look sharp sometimes too sharp. The Vivo takes softer, more natural-looking photos.
- Portraits: This is Vivo’s playground. The skin tones are fantastic, and the background blur (bokeh) at 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm looks almost DSLR-like. The iPhone is good, but Vivo is magical here.
- Low Light: Vivo’s sensor is larger. It captures way more light. If you click a photo with a bright light behind you (backlit), the Vivo keeps your face bright. The iPhone often turns your face dark and hazy.
- Zoom: Vivo has a dedicated 3x Periscope Zoom lens. The iPhone 17 does not. So, any photo you take with zoom (3x, 6x, 10x) looks crisp on the Vivo, while the iPhone struggles with digital zoom.
- Video: Usually, iPhones are the kings of video. But shockingly, the Vivo X300 holds its own. The audio recording on the Vivo is actually clearer, and in low light, the Vivo video is brighter and cleaner than the iPhone.
vivo X300 vs iPhone 17 Software
This is the “Yin and Yang” of the smartphone world.
- iPhone (iOS 26): You know it, you love it (or hate it). It’s polished, feels premium, and the ecosystem (AirPods, Apple Watch) works seamlessly. But, iOS 26 has been a little buggy lately for some users.
- Vivo (Origin OS 6 based on Android 16): This is a huge upgrade from the old Funtouch OS. It is flashy, smooth, and has great animations. It has its own version of the “Dynamic Island” called Origin Island which is actually very useful for drag-and-drop sharing. Plus, you get cool AI features like Google Gemini and Circle to Search built-in.
Vivo promises 5 years of software updates, which is great. Apple doesn’t give a number, but we know they usually support phones for 5-6 years easily.
Conclusion
So, Rs 80,000 is a lot of money. Which one should you put on the table?
For a moment, we can put aside the brand loyalty, and the Vivo X300 is technically better. It’s amazing how Vivo managed to fit a massive 6,000 mAh battery and a proper periscope zoom lens into such a compact body, something the iPhone 17 completely lacks. The Vivo phone is simply more powerful, offers better portraits, and has a battery that lasts longer than a day, making it the smarter choice for power users.
Even so, the iPhone 17 remains the “safe” and reliable choice that holds its resale value much better in India than any Android flagship. It’s still the king if you’re a fan of Apple or just want a phone with consistent video for Instagram. In the end, if you want the most exciting tech and features, go for the Vivo, but if you want peace of mind, go for the iPhone.
The Final Verdict: If you can look past the Apple logo, the Vivo X300 is arguably the better phone this year. It feels like a device from the future with that massive battery in such a compact size. But if you want the safe, reliable choice that everyone recognizes, the iPhone 17 is still a solid, albeit expensive, companion.
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