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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs vivo V80 Lite

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera vivo V80 Lite leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money vivo V80 Lite leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vivo V80 Lite
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 145,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 August 24, 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)
Weight 249 g 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White) Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Schott Xensation Alpha
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB Better 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better
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 Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better
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 Better 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes, with reader mode No
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?

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.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or vivo V80 Lite?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.