Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo V70
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo V70 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $1299 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,410,609); the Vivo V70 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Vivo V70
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1410609
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 4106
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V70 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1299
- Better portability (74/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo V70, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Vivo V70 — 72/100; 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1410609 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo V70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo V70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V70 by 151.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $969. Vivo V70 was $969 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo V70 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo V70 is a better fit for active users.