Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X300 Pro
It's close. Buy Apple iPhone Air if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo X300 Pro if you want better photos and longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraVivo X300 Pro. Takes the better photos: camera score 10 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryVivo X300 Pro. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 5. It has a 6510 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesApple iPhone Air. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031. Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch).
- PriceApple iPhone Air. Costs 0% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickApple iPhone Air | Vivo X300 Pro | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15Wins 8 of 9 key areas against Apple iPhone Air₹25,901 cheaper for 16GB + 512GB, better camera, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, better water protection, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,19,900 12GB + 256GB | ₹1,19,999 16GB + 512GB | Best price of these phones₹93,999 16GB + 512GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹1,19,900 at launch, ₹1,19,900 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹10,000 (9.1%) ₹1,09,999 at launch, ₹1,19,999 now 16GB + 512GB model | Up ₹13,000 (18%) ₹72,999 at launch, ₹85,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹1,19,900 12GB + 512GB: price not known 12GB + 1TB: price not known | 16GB + 512GB: ₹1,19,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹85,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹93,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 4,500 nits | Nothing that leads its price range | |
| Launched | 9 September 2025 | 2 December 2025 | 26 November 2025 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesiOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031 | Android upgrades: until about Dec 2030 (5 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Nov 2030 (5 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Dec 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Nov 2032 (7 years from launch) | |
| Software now | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 26 | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | Best rating of these phones9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a day for light use; heavy users will need a top-up or the MagSafe battery. 3149 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid all-day battery with fast 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. 6510 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. 7000 mAh | |
| Camera | One 48MP camera: good photos, but no ultrawide or zoom lens. | Best camera of these phonesExcellent cameras, especially the 200MP zoom lens, which is great at night and for close-ups. | Strong main and 3x zoom cameras; the wide-angle and selfie cameras are less sharp. | |
| Speed | A19 Pro is very fast, but the thin body limits long gaming sessions. | Very fast chip with standout graphics, though it slows down when pushed for a long time. | Best speed of these phonesTop Snapdragon chip with big cooling, though long-session performance dipped versus last year. | |
| Screen size | 6.5 inch | 6.78 inch | 6.85 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 4,500 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones6,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | Not officially stated, 20W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, 40W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones165 g | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones5.64 mm | 8 mm | 8.1 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | One | Best speakers of these phonesTwo (stereo) | Best speakers of these phonesTwo (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Dune Gold, Elite Black | Legend, Alpha Black | |
| Catch | eSIM only (no SIM card slot), single speaker, one rear camera and a small battery for the price. | Heavy, and performance drops under long gaming sessions; speakers are only average. | Speakers are underwhelming, and the India price has risen well above launch. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.1/10 TechRadar | GSMArena Smartprix 8.8/10 | GSMArena Smartprix 8.6/10 |
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Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X300 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1260 x 2736), 120Hz ProMotion, 3000 nits peak, Ceramic Shield 2 | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak, Dolby Vision, Armor Glass |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.26GHz + 4x efficiency | 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.21GHz + 3x C1-Premium @ 3.5GHz + 4x C1-Pro @ 2.7GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 5-core GPU | Arm G1-Ultra |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) | 16GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1) |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6510 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C (50% in about 30 min with 20W adapter), 20W MagSafe wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless, reverse wired and reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 18MP Center Stage front | 50 MP main (1/1.28", f/1.6, 24mm, OIS) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.4", f/2.7, 85mm, 3.7x optical, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.0, 15mm, AF); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 5.64mm thick, 165g | 8mm thick, 226g |
| Software | iOS 26 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB, USB-C 2.0, eSIM only, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | Apple C1X 5G modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single speaker (no stereo); Taptic Engine | Stereo speakers (GSMArena says they could be better), 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 2160Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated (no vapour chamber) | Not officially stated; GSMArena found heavy CPU and GPU throttling under sustained load |
| Colours | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Dune Gold, Elite Black |
Where to buy
- Apple iPhone Air₹1,19,900
Pick your version and colour, then your store:
Opens 12GB + 256GB.
- Vivo X300 Pro₹1,19,999
Pick your colour, then your store:
Opens 16GB + 512GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Apple iPhone Air or Vivo X300 Pro?
- It's close. Buy Apple iPhone Air if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo X300 Pro if you want better photos and longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Vivo X300 Pro takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo X300 Pro lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Apple iPhone Air (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹1,19,900, Vivo X300 Pro (16GB + 512GB) costs ₹1,19,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Apple iPhone Air, now on iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031. Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch). Vivo X300 Pro, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Dec 2030 (5 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2032 (7 years from launch).
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