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 67/100 (a 15-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 (4,704,310 vs 1,413,275); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5753
- 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 (97/100 vs 75/100)
- 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 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 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 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| 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/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (97/100 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 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
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 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
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 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads on camera score (73/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 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.