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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs vivo X80 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe ⇄
Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max
85/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Vivo · 2022

vivo X80 Pro

vivo X80 Pro
84/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 3 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
3 wins
vivo X80 Pro
vivo X80 Pro
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
iPhone 17 Pro Maxvivo X80 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    90
    90
  • Cameravivo X80 Pro
    85
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • Selfievivo X80 Pro
    76
    88
  • BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max
    86
    80
  • DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max
    90
    88
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max
    100
    70
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • ValueTie
    55
    55
Key differences
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • vivo X80 Pro charges faster80W vs 40W
  • vivo X80 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.78"
  • vivo X80 Pro is lighter219 g vs 233 g
  • vivo X80 Pro launched cheaper$1,099 vs $1,199
  • vivo X80 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • ✓Bigger 5,088 mAh battery (+388 mAh)
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo X80 Pro
  • ✓14 g lighter (219 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$100 cheaper at launch ($1099 vs $1199)
  • ✓50 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro Maxvivo X80 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.9"6.78"
Resolution & Density2868x1320 (460 ppi)3200x1440 (517 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peak1,800 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (6-core)Adreno 730
Operating SystemiOS 26Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB / 2048GB256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 vivo X80 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MP50 MP, f/1.57, OIS, Samsung GN1
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS12 MP (2x optical zoom), f/1.85, OIS
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.248 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.932 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 vivo X80 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm164.6 x 75.3 x 9 mm
Weight233 g219 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,088 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast charging80W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless charging50W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.2
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1199$1099
Our verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.3 and Larger battery capacity: 5,088 mAh (+388 mAh more).

Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.3 · Larger battery capacity: 5,088 mAh (+388 mAh more)

Buy vivo X80 Pro if you want

Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 40W · Lighter body: 219g (14g lighter in hand)

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or vivo X80 Pro?

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.5/100 compared to vivo X80 Pro (84.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.3 and Larger battery capacity: 5,088 mAh (+388 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and vivo X80 Pro?

iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. vivo X80 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and vivo X80 Pro compare for speed?

iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; vivo X80 Pro scores 90/100.

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