{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-vivo-v80-lite/", "generated": "2026-10-15T06:12:50+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs vivo V80 Lite", "answer": "The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the vivo V80 Lite finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 560,000.", "phones": [ { "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max", "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png", "price": { "amount": 560000, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 54, "camera": 63.8, "battery": 79.9, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 29.5, "overall": 69.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 18, 2026", "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm", "Weight": "249 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.9 inches", "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro", "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)", "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators", "Operating system": "iOS 27" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system", "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera", "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery", "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6", "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode", "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors", "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort" } } }, { "name": "vivo V80 Lite", "slug": "vivo-v80-lite", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 145999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 22, "camera": 87, "battery": 81, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 68.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 24, 2026", "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)", "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.83-inch", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness", "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )", "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide", "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,", "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax", "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 0.6, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54, "vivo-v80-lite": 22 }, "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 63.8, "vivo-v80-lite": 87 }, "leader": "vivo-v80-lite" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9, "vivo-v80-lite": 81 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100, "vivo-v80-lite": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5, "vivo-v80-lite": 50 }, "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 29.5, "vivo-v80-lite": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-v80-lite" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 414,001 less.", "vivo V80 Lite packs a 1,483 mAh larger battery.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 16W faster.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,792 GB more storage.", "vivo V80 Lite has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and vivo V80 Lite finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 414,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?", "answer": "vivo V80 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }