Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (85/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (85/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.