Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo V30 Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo V30 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vivo V30 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $1,199, a difference of about $700. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max stands out for 48mp periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom, while Vivo V30 Pro is praised for zeiss-tuned triple 50 mp camera system. 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 17 Pro Max if…
- →48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- →4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Up to 2TB storage
Buy the Vivo V30 Pro if…
- →Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- →50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- →Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- 4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- Up to 2TB storage
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Spatial Video recording
Cons
- 227g is heavy
- Still 27W wired charging
- $1199 starting price
- Aluminum unibody less premium feel than titanium
Vivo V30 Pro
Pros
- Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- 50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
- Slim and lightweight design at 7.39 mm
- 80W fast charging
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- IP54 is only splash-proof
- No wireless charging
- Limited availability in some markets
- Funtouch OS has bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo V30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920) |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 50 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes, Spatial Video | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 8x optical zoom, periscope | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 80W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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