Reviewers rate these two about the same overall: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 8.7/10 and the Vivo X300 Ultra 8.5/10. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on battery life, performance and value. The Vivo X300 Ultra is stronger on display, software and charging. They’re level on camera and design & build. At launch in India the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max cost ₹1,49,900 and the Vivo X300 Ultra ₹1,59,999.
Updated 12 October 2026 · Scores from our review roundups of each
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Ultra | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | Level |
| Camera | 9.3 | 9.6 | Level |
| Battery life | 9.7 | 8.8 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Performance | 9.7 | 8.0 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Display | 8.7 | 9.5 | Vivo X300 Ultra |
| Software | 6.5 | 7.6 | Vivo X300 Ultra |
| Charging | 7.2 | 8.6 | Vivo X300 Ultra |
| Design & build | 7.8 | 8.0 | Level |
| Value | 8.1 | 6.3 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Confidence | High | High | |
| Reviewed in depth by | 8 outlets | 11 outlets | |
| Launch price (India) | ₹1,49,900 | ₹1,59,999 | |
| Launched | September 2025 | March 2026 |
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
Anyone who wants a large iPhone with excellent battery life, fast performance and a strong camera, especially when upgrading from an older iPhone.
Look elsewhere if: You want the most capable AI features, the fastest charging, or you already own a recent iPhone and would gain little.
Read the full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review roundup
Choose the Vivo X300 Ultra if…
Photography-focused buyers who want a top-tier zoom and ultrawide camera and can accept a large, heavy phone.
Look elsewhere if: You want a light, easy one-handed phone, steady thermals under heavy load, or a lower price.
Read the full Vivo X300 Ultra review roundup
How we compare
Both scores come from the review roundups on this site, on the same 10-point scale: we read the in-depth reviews of each, weigh them by how much testing they did, and combine them. A gap under 0.3 points is shown as level. Prices are Indian launch prices. How we score.