Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs vivo iQOO Z11

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs vivo iQOO Z11 side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 12MP vs 50MP camera, 3687mAh vs 9020mAh…

Apple

iQOO Z11

$450

10categories won

1 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

vivo iQOO Z11 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The vivo iQOO Z11 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iPhone 12 Pro Max leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Z11. Choose the iQOO Z11 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro Max if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Z11

iQOO Z11 takes battery honors offering 9,020 mAh alongside 90W charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Apple A14 Bionic and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins photography with 12MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiQOO Z11

iQOO Z11 wins on budget and value at $450 compared to $1099.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iQOO Z11: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Screen size	6.7"	6.83"
Resolution	1284 x 2778Winner	1260 x 2800
Pixel density	457 ppi	450 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	5000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	—
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	3091
Maximum RAM	6 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GBWinner	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2.5x	—
Ultrawide	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	4K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Capacity	3,687 mAh	9,020 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	90 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	No

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Weight	228 g	213 gWinner
Thickness	7.4 mmWinner	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	Android 16
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iQOO Z11
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$450Winner