Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Vivo Y23
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 249g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 373.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (71/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.