Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,434,654); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 4 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 Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.