Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs vivo X300 Ultra
Key differences
- The vivo X300 Ultra launched ₹4,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (₹1,59,999 vs ₹1,64,900).
- The vivo X300 Ultra has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | vivo X300 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Brand | Apple | vivo |
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro | X300 Ultra |
| India launch date | 9 September 2026 | 6 May 2026 |
| First sale | 18 September 2026 | 14 May 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹1,64,900 | From ₹1,59,999 |
| Variants | 256GB · 512GB · 1TB · 2TB | 16GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.3", Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 6.82", AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz, 4,500 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Not published |
| Processor | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | Not published | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto (4x) | 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 200MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 18MP | 50MP |
| Rear video | 4K@120 | Not published |
| Front video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Battery | Not published | 6,600mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 100W |
| Wireless charging | 25W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | 211 g | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB 3.2 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | face id only | ultrasonic in-display |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Eclipse Black, Victory Green |
Frequently asked questions
Apple iPhone 18 Pro or vivo X300 Ultra — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo X300 Ultra is ahead, 8.6/10 against 7.2/10. 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 Ultra launched ₹4,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (₹1,59,999 vs ₹1,64,900). The vivo X300 Ultra has the faster display at 144Hz.