{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-vivo-y600/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:11:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo Y600",
    "answer": "The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 33 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo Y600 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 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": 100,
                "overall": 76.1
            },
            "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 Y600",
            "slug": "vivo-y600",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y600/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-02T17:16:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "value": 82.6,
                "overall": 32.9
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max",
        "margin": 43.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-y600": 13
                },
                "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100,
                    "vivo-y600": 82.6
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 440,001 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Vivo Y600?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 43.2 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo Y600 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo Y600 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Vivo Y600 at PKR 119,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 440,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}