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Reviewers rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max clearly higher: 82 against 57 for the Vivo X500 Pro Max.
Reviewers agree · 7 reviews
Suits buyers who want the largest iPhone with excellent battery life and camera quality, and who can accept the weight and price. Less compelling for those upgrading from a recent Pro Max, since the changes are small; the iPhone 17 is often suggested as the…
Reviewers split · 3 reviews
Suits buyers who want top photography, a large battery and a bright high-refresh display, and can pay a premium. Trade-offs include a large, heavy body, high price, and possible throttling under sustained load; Trusted Reviews also recommends the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max as more…
| Measure | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 82 | 57 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max higher.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2026 | October 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,299 | $2,000 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,299 | — |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,599 | €1,799 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,391 mAh | 7,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 90 W |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Software updates | — | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.