Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 223g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, 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 15 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 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Vivo iQOO 16 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 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 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.