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Apple iPhone 17 vs vivo X300

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AppleiPhone 17vivoX300
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.31″
Resolution2622 × 12062640 × 1216
Sharpness458 pixels per inch461 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic IslandQ10 plus 8T LTPO AMOLED, adaptive 1–120 Hz
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 1 nit minimum4,500 nits local peak; minimum 1 nit
Always-on displayYes–
Screen protectionCeramic Shield 2 front–
Display featuresProMotion adaptive refresh; HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical); anti-reflective coating100% P3, 1.07 billion colours, 2,160 Hz PWM and DC dimming
Performance
ChipA19MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory8 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency coresEight cores, 1 × 4.21 GHz + 3 × 3.5 GHz + 4 × 2.7 GHz; 3 nm process
Storage type–Global 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1; virtual RAM up to 12 GB or 16 GB is separate; no storage expansion
GPU5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing–
AI engine16-core Neural Engine–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera18 MP50 MP
Main camera48MP Fusion Main, 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos200 MP HPB, 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.68, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation
Ultra wide camera48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, Hybrid Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and autofocus
Telephoto camera–50 MP LYT-602, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.57, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation
Front camera18MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0, autofocus, 20 mm equivalent and 92° field of view
Zoom12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (52 mm) from the Main camera; 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (4x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 10xPeriscope telephoto camera; optional 2.35× telephoto extender is a separate accessory; built-in optical ratio not established from the cited maker sheet
Video recording4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 25, 30 or 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; spatial video 1080p at 30 fps; Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; HEVC and H.2644K60 portrait video
Front video4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps; ultra-stabilised video; Centre Stage for video calls–
Camera featuresPhotonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 5; next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control; Night mode; Photographic Styles; spatial photos; 48MP macro photography; Camera ControlZEISS T* coating, multifocal portraits, stage and Street Photography modes; V3+ imaging capabilities integrated into Dimensity 9500
Battery and charging
Battery3,692 mAh6,040 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 90 W
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hours–
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 40 W
Battery life detailUp to 27 hours streamed video playback; EU energy label class A, 41 hours per charge, at least 1,000 charge cyclesSingle-cell overseas model excluding Europe, 6,040 mAh/22.78 Wh typical and 5,925 mAh/22.34 Wh rated at 3.77 V; Austria and Hungary 5,360 mAh/19.68 Wh typical and 5,255 mAh/19.29 Wh rated at 3.67 V; maker laboratory claims 24.1 hours YouTube or 15.8 hours navigation
Wired chargingUp to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W adapter or higher (sold separately)90 W FlashCharge; adapter 11 V/8.2 A, compatible with 9 V/1.3 A or 5–11 V/5 A maximum
Wireless chargingMagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutesUp to 40 W with separately purchased vivo Vertical Wireless Charger 2
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; UK model A3520GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78
SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM supportTwo physical SIMs, physical SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; overseas dual standby, India dual active subject to supported bands and carrier deployment
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Apple N1 wireless networking chipWi-Fi 6 and 7, Wi-Fi Display, 2 × 2 MIMO, MU-MIMO and concurrent 2.4/5 GHz or 2.4/6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6; ThreadBluetooth 6.0
Ultra WidebandApple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip–
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power ReserveReader/writer and card emulation including HCE and NFC-SIM; SIM payment requires SIM1
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS via satellite; Roadside Assistance via satellite–
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); video out up to 4K HDRUSB 3.2 Gen 1 and OTG
PositioningPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC); digital compass; iBeacon micro-locationGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, cellular and Wi-Fi positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight177 g190 g
Thickness7.95 mm7.95 mm
Height × width149.6 × 71.5 mm150.57 × 71.92 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAluminium design; colour-infused glass back (Black, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender)Glass rear and metal frame
ColoursBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, LavenderBlack, Pink, Blue, Purple and Red on global sheet; availability varies by market
ButtonsAction button; Camera Control; side button; volume up/down–
Water resistance detailIP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can diminish with use
BiometricsFace ID3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsBarometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, front and rear colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus, Hall, infrared blaster and flicker sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakers–
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphones; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes–
Software
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Software at launchiOS 26Global Android 16 with OriginOS 6
Software updatesSecurity, corrective and functionality updates for at least 5 years after it stops being sold (EU product information sheet)Five OS upgrades and seven years of security updates
AI featuresApple Intelligence; Visual IntelligenceOriginOS AI and Office Kit functions; availability depends on region and software
Safety featuresCrash DetectionPrivate Space
In the boxiPhone 17, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), documentation; no power adapterPhone, quick start guide, USB cable, SIM eject tool, case, applied protective film and warranty card; charger included outside Europe and omitted in Europe

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