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Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Name: Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU
Brand: Vivo
SKU: vivo-x90-pro-512gb-glossy-eu

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 512GB · Glossy · EU

/ 100

From $1,459

Apple

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

A14 · iOS · 512GB

/ 100

From $1,299

Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU if…

✓Competitive flagship specs
✓Regional value pricing
✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB if…

✓iOS ecosystem
✓Long update support
✓Polished hardware

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Screen-on time and charging

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU leads on battery (81 vs 79).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU leads on display (85 vs 82).

Value for money

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,459).

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU 85

85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Score breakdown

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

cpu 85

gpu 83

camera 85

battery 81

display 85

design 83

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

cpu 85

gpu 83

camera 84

battery 79

display 82

design 85

Specs side-by-side

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Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU versus iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec	Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU	iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	A14
Storage	512GB	512GB
Release year	2023	2020
OS	—	iOS 14

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU

Pros

+Competitive flagship specs
+Regional value pricing
+Distinctive design

Cons

−US availability varies
−Software skin learning curve
−Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB

Which is better, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU worth the price? +

At $1,459, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.

Does Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU — leads on battery (81 vs 79). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +

Vivo X90 Pro+ 512GB · Glossy · EU — leads on display (85 vs 82). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.