Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose vivo V40e if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose vivo V40e if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo V40e if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vivo V40e
Performance
81.7 ★
70.9
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
66.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
82.9 ★
69.8
Overall
71.0
80.8 ★
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
81.7/100
Camera Winner
vivo V40e
76.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo V40e
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
vivo V40e
80.8/100
Best Value
vivo V40e
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 vivo V40e
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo V40e
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 vivo V40e
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.77"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 116˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
80W wired Reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight
240g
183g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Royal Bronze, Mint Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
vivo V40e
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or vivo V40e?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or vivo V40e?
vivo V40e wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo V40e has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 82.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo V40e offers better value at PKR 99,999 with a value score of 2.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and vivo V40e?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while vivo V40e costs PKR 99,999. The price difference is PKR 274,000.
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