Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,418,085); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 240g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 38
Portability 39
Value for money 20
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4352 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 216g vs 240g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Apple A15 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1418085 3815522
Geekbench Single 2303 3228
Geekbench Multi 5725 9553
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1284x2778 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4352 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm
Weight 240 g 216 g
Launch price $1099 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1284x2778
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 4352 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple A15 Bionic
54/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +62.8%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1099
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $600. Vivo iQOO 15T was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (65/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (75/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.