Apple iPhone 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 84/100). 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 (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.