Apple

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Name: iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Brand: Apple
SKU: iphone-12-pro-max-512gb

A14 · iOS · 512GB

/ 100

From $1,299

Vivo

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 512GB · Glossy · EU

/ 100

From $1,459

Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB lands at 85 and Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB if…

✓iOS ecosystem
✓Long update support
✓Polished hardware

Pick Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU if…

✓Competitive flagship specs
✓Regional value pricing
✓Distinctive design

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Screen-on time and charging

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU leads on battery (81 vs 79).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU leads on display (85 vs 82).

Value for money

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,459).

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB 85

85 Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Score breakdown

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

cpu 85

gpu 83

camera 84

battery 79

display 82

design 85

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

cpu 85

gpu 83

camera 85

battery 81

display 85

design 83

Specs side-by-side

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iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB versus Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU — full spec comparison
Spec	iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB	Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU
Chipset	A14	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Storage	512GB	512GB
OS	iOS 14	—
Release year	2020	2023

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Pros

+Competitive flagship specs
+Regional value pricing
+Distinctive design

Cons

−US availability varies
−Software skin learning curve
−Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB vs Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Is Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU worth the price? +

At $1,459, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU? +

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU — leads on battery (81 vs 79). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU? +

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU — leads on display (85 vs 82). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.