Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- CameraApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Battery and ChargingApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- DesignVivo Y21
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max A20 Pro, Vivo Y21 Helio P35. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9", Vivo Y21 6.51". Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on Main Camera: 48 MP against 13 MP. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on Battery: 5391 mAh against 5000 mAh. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on Fast Charging: 60 W against 18 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
81% – 57%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
88% – 50%
Battery Life
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
79% – 50%
Daily Use
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
74% – 65%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 18 Pro Max 5.0(1) |  VivoVivo Y21No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A20 Pro | Helio P35 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.51" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5391 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 18 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.51" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 720x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | No data |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A20 Pro | Helio P35 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 7-core GPU | No data |
| RAM | No data | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.48–f/4.0 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | 4x | No data |
| Telephoto Resolution | 48 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5391 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60 W | 18 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No data |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 249 g | 182 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | No data |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | No data |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | No data |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No data |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | No data |
| Biometrics | Face ID | No data |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | No data |
| Interface | No data | Funtouch OS 11.1 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on 6 of 8 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.