Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better camera (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, 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 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 15T was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100).
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 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.