Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,782,199); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2833
- Better camera (89/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1199
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $714. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (89/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.