Apple iPhone Fold vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 47.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.