Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,781,240); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Vivo X90 Pro

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 70
Battery 77
Portability 36
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1781240
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1745
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 4351
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 214g

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 36/100)

What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (61/100 vs 36/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu 1972476 1781240
Geekbench Single 3431 1745
Geekbench Multi 8638 4351
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1260x2800
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 136
Main camera 48 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 199 g 214 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Vivo X90 Pro

  • Main: 3MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Vivo X90 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200
72/100 -10.7%
1781240 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Vivo X90 Pro by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (70/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (61/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.