Vivo
Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 128GB
85
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 11
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB lands at 85 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB 85
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 85
battery 81
display 85
design 83
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96 cpu 98
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 92
display 95
design 95
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| Charging | — | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | — | iOS 26 |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Vivo X90 Pro+ 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.