Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (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 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3274); 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
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100). 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 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 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
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- 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
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro 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 (100/100 vs 80/100).
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 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 (85/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.