Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs vivo S50t
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and vivo S50t sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The vivo S50t is the cheaper of the two at $468 versus $1,199, a difference of about $731. The vivo S50t is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out for first apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor, while vivo S50t is praised for triple 50mp camera system provides versatility across focal lengths. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- →First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- →New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
Buy the vivo S50t if…
- →Triple 50MP camera system provides versatility across focal lengths
- →6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging ensures all-day endurance
- →6.78-inch AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers smooth scrolling and vibrant colors
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 transfer speeds
- Excellent ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy device despite titanium
- No charging speed improvements
- Initial overheating reports at launch
vivo S50t
Pros
- Triple 50MP camera system provides versatility across focal lengths
- 6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging ensures all-day endurance
- 6.78-inch AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers smooth scrolling and vibrant colors
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version handles demanding apps and gaming
- IP69 rating offers premium water and dust resistance
Cons
- Heavy at 189g may feel cumbersome for extended use
- No mention of microSD card slot limits storage expansion
- Lacks official global availability confirmation at launch
- Premium pricing may exceed expectations in certain markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | vivo S50t |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.7 OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | 50MP f/2.8 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50MP f/2.0 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 80W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Emerald Green |
| Weight | — | 189g |
| IP rating | — | IP69 rated |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 256GB UFS 4.0 |
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