Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 33/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X90 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo X90 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 32
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4870 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 214 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Vivo X90 Pro
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Vivo X90 Pro
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (66/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X90 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.