Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, 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 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,626,008).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 15

Performance 79
Display 61
Camera 76
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 44

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?


  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1626008
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2631
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6602
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3349 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 76/100). 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 (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone 15: The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Apple A16 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1626008 4838033
Geekbench Single 2631 4188
Geekbench Multi 6602 13145
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3349 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm —
Weight 171 g —
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 15

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 15

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 15

  • 3349 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Apple A16 Bionic
65/100
1626008 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +66.4%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 15

$799

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 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 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.