Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 221g vs 227g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.