Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,626,008); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Vivo iQOO 16 was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.