Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Vivo iQOO 15 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.