Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,470 vs 971,424); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1467470 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 2577
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 221g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (79/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.