Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 31/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (66/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 233g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2601000
Geekbench Single 3933
Geekbench Multi 10223
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 233 g 194 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.