Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo Y29 4G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- CameraApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- DesignVivo Y29 4G
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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 Y29 4G Snapdragon 685 4G. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9", Vivo Y29 4G 6.68". Vivo Y29 4G leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Vivo Y29 4G leads on Battery: 6500 mAh against 5391 mAh. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on Fast Charging: 60 W against 44 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
81% – 65%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
82% – 56%
Battery Life
Vivo Y29 4G
68% – 61%
Daily Use
Vivo Y29 4G
77% – 66%
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 Y29 4GNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 685 4G |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.68" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5391 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 44 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.68" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 720x1608 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 685 4G |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 7-core GPU | No data |
| RAM | No data | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | No data | LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 6 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.48–f/4.0 | f/1.8 |
| 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 | 6500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60 W | 44 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No data |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 249 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.09 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | No data |
| Back Surface | No data | Composite plastic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | 1 nano SIM + 1 nano SIM / microSD |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | No data |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP64 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Side-mounted fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | No data |
| Version | No data | Android 15 |
| Interface | No data | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| USB | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on 5 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.