vivo X500 / Apple iPhone 16

Model code listed for China; the manufacturer document gives no other regional code.

This record covers the 12 GB model. Usable memory is lower than the label because the system reserves a share.

Usable space is lower than the label because of the system and preinstalled apps.

vivo says 144 Hz applies in gaming scenarios.

Typical brightness is 1000 nits, 1600 nits HDR and 2000 nits peak outdoors, with a 1-nit minimum. 2,000,000:1 contrast, P3 wide colour and True Tone. Apple does not list a refresh rate; ProMotion and always-on display are on the Pro models.

Peak values, not sustained brightness.

The manufacturer does not name the front glass.

The 200 mm-equivalent teleconverter is sold separately and is not in the box.

90 W is the charger's maximum output; actual power varies with conditions. The wireless charger is sold separately.

Reaching 50% in 30 minutes over MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter. There is no adapter in the box, only a USB-C cable.

The document gives no power figure.

The hardware supports 6.0; some functions will arrive in a later OTA update.

The headset connection takes digital USB-C headsets only.

NFC-SIM payments work only from the SIM 1 slot.

5G dual-SIM works only with some band combinations and with operator SA/VoNR support.

Actual availability depends on the carrier network and software version.

The 15% larger VC area versus the previous generation is vivo's own claim.

vivo states this is not a professional waterproof phone and that immersion damage is not covered by warranty.

Splash, water and dust resistance is not permanent and may decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

The high-g accelerometer is used for Crash Detection.

Names in brackets are translations; the vivo China page names the colours in Chinese.

The document gives no update commitment.

Apple says the A18, built on second-generation 3 nm technology, is up to 30% faster in CPU and 40% in GPU than the A16 Bionic and supports hardware ray tracing. The A18 Pro in iPhone 16 Pro is a different chip.

Apple says it is 50% tougher than the first-generation Ceramic Shield. The back is colour-infused glass and the frame is aluminium.

The 2× view comes from the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate lens. There is a 4× optical zoom range and up to 10× digital zoom; the ultra-wide camera can shoot macro.

Apple says Camera Control combines a tactile switch for clicks, a force sensor for light presses and a capacitive sensor for swipes. It opens the camera, takes photos and starts video recording.

Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite are supported, with service duration and country coverage set by Apple.

SIM layout may vary by country model.

Wired data transfer is limited to USB 2 speed, so moving large video files by cable is slower than on the Pro models.

Measured under Apple’s test conditions; real results vary with use and settings. Apple does not publish the capacity in mAh.