Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.