Apple iPhone XS Max
#551
vivo V50 Lite 4G
#981Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS Max
vivo V50 Lite 4G
Performance
78.288.4
Camera
95.819.1
Display
88.892.7
Battery
86.238.3
Build
96.767.9
Connectivity
69.860.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.665.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS Max features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the vivo V50 Lite 4G uses a plastic frame and back, resulting in a lighter device.
- The XS Max has a 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels and supports HDR10, whereas the V50 Lite boasts a larger 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone's A12 Bionic chip outperforms the Snapdragon 685 in the V50 Lite, particularly in graphics processing.
- The camera system on the XS Max includes a dual 12 MP setup with optical image stabilization, while the V50 Lite features a 50 MP main camera without OIS, offering different photography capabilities.
- The V50 Lite has a significantly larger 6500 mAh battery compared to the XS Max's 3174 mAh, supporting faster charging at 90W, but lacks wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the XS Max runs iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the V50 Lite operates on Android 15 with Funtouch 15, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
vivo V50 Lite 4G
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2025, March 17
Announced
2018, September 12
2025, March 17
Description
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.77"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3174 mAh
6500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
90W wired, 50% in 27 min, 100% in 58 min6W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
163.8 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
208 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Blue/Silver, Violet, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass