Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,782,199).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 73/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1782199
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1782199 4838033
Geekbench Single 3400 4188
Geekbench Multi 8300 13145
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 157 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm —
Weight 199 g —
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1782199 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +63.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

$999

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.