Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs vivo X Fold3
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and vivo X Fold3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 413 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 10.2 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 2,897
- against 2,027
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,796 px
- against 2,480 px
vivo X Fold3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,441 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 2,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.78 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,487,203 | 1,750,190 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,897 Best value | 2,027 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,199 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Octa-core processor with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, four 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715/A710 cores, and three 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Natural Color, Titanium | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 10.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 142.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium | Glass, Carbon Fiber |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,441 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 55:62 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 8.03″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px | 2,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 413 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, ArmorShell Glass, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Variable Refresh Rate, 120Hz, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.53″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 3 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.11 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | X Fold3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 | V2337A, V2303A |
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