Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,434,654); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 223g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (42/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| 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 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO 16 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (42/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.