Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+China · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
China · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.7Design & Materials 7.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.9Performance & Hardware 8.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 9.1Camera 7.3Camera
Connectivity score 8.9 Connectivity 6.0 Connectivity
Battery score 7.7 Battery 7.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
59 reviews
8.5
12 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+

Specs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max price comparison Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		where to buy Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
China · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.9" 6.78"
Resolution QHD WQHD+
Usable surface 92% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.6 mm
163.0 mm
8.3 mm 		75.9 mm
163.7 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 196 g
Micro A18
Hexa-Core 		Dimensity 9300+
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 1.806.758
v11 		2.348.905
v11
Battery 4685 mAh 6400 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.78
IMX903
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
LYT-600
2
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS iOS 26 Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Apple vivo
Aliases A3296 --

Release Date
Release date September 2024,
2 years ago 		September 2024,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
Size
77.6 mm • 163.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.9 mm • 163.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 227 g 196 g
Usable surface 92 % 89 %
Materials Glass, Titanium, Corning Gorilla Glass Plastic
Resistance IP68 IP54
Colors
Black
White
Silver
Bronze
Titanium
Black
White
Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 6.78"
Type Oled • Super Retina XDR AMOLED • TCL C8
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1320 x 2868 px 		WQHD+
1260 x 2800 px
Brightness 1000 nits --
Peak brightness 2000 nits 4500 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1600 nits --
Density 460 Pixels per inch 453 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 1000 cd/m² (typ)
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • True Tone display
  • Super Retina XDR
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Ceramic Shield
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Frameless
  • Haptic Touch
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
7.9
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
8.3
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
CPU 2x4050 MHz performance cores + 4x2420 MHz efficiency cores 1xCortex X4 3,4GHZ + 3xCortex X4 2,85GHZ + 4xCortex A720 2GHZ
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Apple 6 cores GPU Immortalis-G720 MC12 1300MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
1.806.758
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
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2.348.905
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type NVMe
UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
9.2
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.78 ƒ/ 1.79
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX903 Sony LYT-600
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.95"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX972
GalaxyCore GC08A3
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.70 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/4"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.8
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX913
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor
--
Resolution
0.8 Mpx
Aperture
Unknow
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Noise reduction
  • Face unlock
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.45
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX714 Samsung S5K3P9
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
161
Camera
158Photo
167Video
151
Selfie
149Photo
155Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
6.3
Quality of selfies
8.4
6.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
7.8
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n53 (2400)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n70 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B53 (TDD 2400)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.6
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.6
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4685 mAh
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6400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
80.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging (25W)
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 8%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 26
    iOS 26 , 1 year ago
  • OriginOS 4 (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 3 years ago
Google Services -- Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 35%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
59 reviews
12 reviews
Prices
From $ 1,220 --
From $ 382 --

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