Apple iPhone 17 vs vivo X300
Key differences
- The vivo X300 launched ₹6,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17 (₹75,999 vs ₹82,900).
- Only the vivo X300 has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | vivo X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Brand | Apple | vivo |
| Model | iPhone 17 | X300 |
| India launch date | 9 September 2025 | 2 December 2025 |
| First sale | 19 September 2025 | 10 December 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹82,900 | From ₹75,999 |
| Variants | 256GB · 512GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB · 16GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.3", Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622x1206, 120Hz | 6.31", AMOLED, 2640x1216 |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Not published |
| Processor | A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | Not published | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide | 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto (3x) |
| Front camera | 18MP | Not published |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Front video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Battery | Not published | 6,040mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 90W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 7.95 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | face id only | ultrasonic in-display |
| Colours | Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black | Elite Black, Mist Blue, Summit Red |
Frequently asked questions
Apple iPhone 17 or vivo X300 — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo X300 is ahead, 8.1/10 against 6.7/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The vivo X300 launched ₹6,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17 (₹75,999 vs ₹82,900). Only the vivo X300 has a dedicated telephoto camera.