Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 86
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 4685 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Vivo Y23
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1915175 750481
Geekbench Single 3400 936
Geekbench Multi 8400 2318
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 18 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 227 g 179 g
Launch price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1915175 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -155.2%
750481 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 155.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (47/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (86/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.