Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,551,073); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (227g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 227g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.