Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,601,000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9494
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $650 vs $1199
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $650 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $549. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $549.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.