Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,418,085); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 13
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $650 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Vivo iQOO 13 was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (78/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.