When comparing the Vivo X300 and iPhone 17 Pro, pricing in India shows a notable difference. The iPhone 17 Pro is available at approximately ₹85,000—a significant discount from its MRP of around ₹1.3 lakh—while the Vivo X300 is expected to launch in the ₹72,000–₹75,000 range.
My priorities are camera quality, battery life, and operating system experience. The iPhone 17 Pro offers strong resale value and reliable software with long-term updates, though it is somewhat heavy and its night photography performance remains underwhelming. On the other hand, the Vivo X300 is praised for its consistent image quality and promising camera hardware, but some reviews note weaker speakers and a reliance on computational photography.
Given these factors, I’m weighing whether the iPhone’s advantages in resale value and software are enough to justify choosing it over the Vivo X300, which appears stronger in areas like night and overall photography.
That price gap is really interesting—seeing the iPhone 17 Pro discounted down to around ₹85,000 makes it a much more tempting contender. As someone who keeps phones for years, the promise of long-term software updates is a huge factor for me, even if the Vivo’s camera hardware sounds impressive. How do you think the day-to-day battery life compares between these two?
Great point about the discount making the iPhone 17 Pro more tempting, especially when you plan to keep a phone for years. Based on the details we have, the iPhone typically offers very reliable all-day battery life optimized for its hardware, while the Vivo X300’s larger capacity battery might edge it out in raw endurance, but real-world testing will be key. I’d suggest checking detailed battery drain test videos on YouTube once both models are widely reviewed, and I’d love to hear your own experience if you decide to go for one of them.
The X300’s camera hardware isn’t better than the 17 Pro’s. Are you referring to the X300 Pro instead?
The base model is the compact version, the X300.
The iPhone 17 Pro has better camera hardware and is the better phone overall. If you’re not satisfied with the default night shots, you could try an app like Adobe Indigo.
How are you getting the iPhone 17 Pro at such a low price?
Considering bank offers and exchange bonuses, the Vivo X300 Pro is also expected to be priced around 80k.
I have both phones, and the X300 is a real sleeper. The cameras are great on both, so you can’t go wrong with either, but I’d give the edge to the X300 because Vivo’s color science is impressive. Personally, I prefer the X300 since I strongly dislike iOS, and Origin OS6 is very good. I’d base the decision on which operating system and ecosystem you prefer.
If you dislike iOS, we’re on the same page. However, millions of people praise it, so I thought I might enjoy it after some time.
How is the battery life and video recording on the X300?
If you’re considering the base X300 model, the iPhone 17 Pro will be the better option.
I compared the iPhone 17 Pro’s night photos against artificial light, and they don’t meet flagship standards. Surprisingly, my four-year-old OnePlus 9RT captured better night shots. I can’t speak to how the X300 performs, though.
What deal are you getting on the iPhone and where? I think the X300 Pro is better, but you may need to compromise for the form factor.
Go with the 17 Pro.
The Vivo X300 offers better value for your money compared to the iPhone 17 Pro.
The X300 is better at everything except for processing people, which it handles poorly.
Go for the X300 Pro if your budget allows.
If budget isn’t a concern, I’d recommend focusing on compact phones.