Quick Verdict
- Choose vivo Y18 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose vivo Y18 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose vivo Y18 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo Y18 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
vivo Y18
Performance
57.0 ★
53.4
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
56.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
54.3 ★
Overall
57.9
66.1 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0/100
Camera Winner
vivo Y18
76.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y18
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
vivo Y18
54.3/100
Overall Winner
vivo Y18
66.1/100
Best Value
vivo Y18
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 vivo Y18
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo Y18
🎮 Gaming
🏆 vivo Y18
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y18
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.56"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1284x2778
720x1612
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
228g
185g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
vivo Y18 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 66.1/100 overall. It excels in Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Performance.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
vivo Y18
Pros
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or vivo Y18?
vivo Y18 is the overall winner with a score of 66.1/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or vivo Y18?
vivo Y18 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo Y18 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
vivo Y18 is better for gaming with a score of 54.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo Y18 offers better value at PKR 38,499 with a value score of 3.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and vivo Y18?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while vivo Y18 costs PKR 38,499. The price difference is PKR 186,500.
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