Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, 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 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (85/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7000 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 69.7% 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 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (85/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.