Vivo and Apple are fighting for your money in India with their latest premium mobile phones with the latest chips. The Vivo X300 FE is now available, in the market and the model that comes with 256 GB storage space will cost you Rs 79,999.
If you look at Apple they are selling the iPhone 17 with the 256GB storage space and the price starts at ₹82,900. The thing is, the price of the iPhone 17 goes up really quickly. If you need space for your photos, iPhone 17 with 512GB is priced at Rs.1,02,900. The Vivo is priced lower at Rs 89,999.
Performance
- The Vivo has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip with 12GB of RAM.
- The iPhone 17 is powered by the Apple-built hexa-core A19 processor.
- Vivo has UFS 4.1 storage for fast file movements.
- The iPhone 17 is powered by the new iOS 26 operating system.
The Vivo X300 FE is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, with two performance cores at 3.8 GHz. This phone gets that extra power with 12GB RAM as standard. Honestly, the iPhone 17 is also a speed king because it uses the new A19 chip with its own special design.
Apple only gives you 8GB of RAM, but the iOS 26 software works differently by managing the memory very well. The RAM management on iPhones is always quite clever for smooth usage. Actually, the Vivo uses UFS 4.1 storage while Apple sticks with NVMe technology for its internal memory. Look, you will not see any lag on either of these devices while you play heavy games like BGMI.
Camera Systems
- Vivo features a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom.
- Apple uses a dual camera setup with 48MP wide and ultrawide sensors.
- Zeiss optics and special coatings help the Vivo cameras stay clear.
- The iPhone 17 includes sensor-shift stabilization for very steady videos.
Basically, if you love taking photos of distant things, Vivo is much better for your hobby. It has a dedicated periscope lens with Zeiss optics and coatings that stop light from flaring in your shots. Apple uses its 48MP sensor to get a closer look at things when you want to zoom in on something.
The video, on the iPhone is really good because it takes 4K videos with colors and it is very steady. I love the sensor-shift stabilization on the main camera for walking shots. Vivo gives you a 50MP camera for selfies. To protect your data, Apple uses an 18MP sensor with additional depth hardware for Face ID.
Battery Life and Charging Speeds
- Vivo packs a huge 6500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.
- The iPhone 17 has a smaller 3692 mAh battery inside it.
- You get 90W fast charging with the Vivo X300 FE box.
- Apple supports MagSafe wireless charging at 25W for your home.
You can charge the Vivo phone very quickly because it supports 90W wired charging that works in only 55 minutes. Apple has MagSafe wireless charging of up to 25W, but the wired speed is slower than Vivo. In fact, the Vivo phone comes with a couple of added tricks like reverse wireless charging and bypass charging for gamers.
Look, the Vivo even has an infrared port so you can control your AC or TV with your phone. That is such a handy feature for Indian homes when the remote is lost. Both phones support Wi-Fi 7 and 5G, but Apple adds satellite messaging for emergencies.
My Verdict
I think the Vivo X300 FE is a great deal if you want a big battery and a zoom camera. The price of Vivo is ₹79,999. This is a good deal for people who travel a lot or take many pictures of nature. But If you like Apple products and you want a phone that is not too heavy then the iPhone 17 is still the best option, for you.
Honestly, the ₹1,02,900 price for the 512GB iPhone feels very high compared to the Vivo price. You should buy the Vivo if you want more hardware for your money right now. If you want a phone that stays fast for many years, Apple is the safer bet for most people.
