Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X200 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 2,601,000).

The Vivo X200 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 58
Vivo X200 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 78
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 10095

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 229g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $889 vs $1299

  • Better camera (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (34/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X200 Ultra: The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vivo X200 Ultra
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2601000 3092340
Geekbench Single 3933 3100
Geekbench Multi 10223 10095
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 167
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 200 MP
Front camera 18 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 233 g 229 g
Price $1299 $889
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Vivo X200 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +15.9%
3092340 AnTuTu

Vivo X200 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1299
Vivo X200 Ultra
$889

Price difference: $410. Vivo X200 Ultra is cheaper by $410.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Vivo X200 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo X200 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.