Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold6

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1199 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,890,000); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3228
  • Cheaper: $1199 vs $1900

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Vivo X Fold6
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1890000 3485039
Geekbench Single 3400 3228
Geekbench Multi 8400 9553
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 227 g
Price $1199 $1900
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +45.8%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $701. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is cheaper by $701.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (82/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.