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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs vivo iQOO Z7 (China): Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max
85/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Vivo · 2023

vivo iQOO Z7 (China)

vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
84/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 5 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
5 wins
vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
iPhone 17 Pro Maxvivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max
    90
    86
  • CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max
    85
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryTie
    86
    86
  • DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max
    90
    84
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max
    100
    55
  • SecurityiPhone 17 Pro Max
    100
    34
  • Valuevivo iQOO Z7 (China)
    55
    85
Key differences
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • vivo iQOO Z7 (China) charges faster44W vs 40W
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.64"
  • vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is lighter173 g vs 233 g
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • ✓$8800 cheaper at launch ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓Bigger 5,088 mAh battery (+88 mAh)
  • ✓48 MP main camera
Reasons to buy vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
  • ✓60 g lighter (173 g), easier to hold
  • ✓6.64" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro Maxvivo iQOO Z7 (China)
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.9"6.64"
Resolution & Density2868x1320 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED (413 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm)Snapdragon 782G
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (6-core)Not listed
Operating SystemiOS 26Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB / 2048GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 vivo iQOO Z7 (China) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mmN/A
Weight233 g173 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP54
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,088 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth6.0v5.2
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB Type-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1199Price on request
Our verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.1 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.1 · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP

Buy vivo iQOO Z7 (China) if you want

Lighter body: 173g (60g lighter in hand)

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.5/100 compared to vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (84.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.5 vs top rival 84.1 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?

iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a 6.64-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and vivo iQOO Z7 (China) compare for speed?

iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z7 (China) scores 86/100.

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