Side-by-side technical data
vivo X300 FE vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between vivo X300 FE and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Apple.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X300 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,567 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Weight
- 190.2 g
- against 249 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,459
- against 3,600
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 13,493
- against 10,800
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 829 | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,006,390 | 3,010,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,600 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,800 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 3.8 GHz and 6 cores at 3.32 GHz | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,189 | — |
Design
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, White, Black, Green, Olive, Pink | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 150.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 190.2 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,567 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 58 h 40 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.31″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 4, LTPO, One Billion Colors, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Variable Refresh Rate, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | X300 FE | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2537 | — |
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