Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1199 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1199
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Vivo X500 — 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 X500 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Vivo X500 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (96/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.