Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,890,000).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3228

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 216g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1890000 3815522
Geekbench Single 3400 3228
Geekbench Multi 8400 9553
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 216 g
Price $1199 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
62/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +50.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $700.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (89/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (74/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.