Apple iPhone 16e vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) 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 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); 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 16e
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e (100/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.