Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP |
| AnTuTu | 3550000 | 1490000 |
| Battery capacity | 4056 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 80 W |
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g |
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.78 " |
Between the iPhone 18 Pro and V40 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro comes out ahead in antutu / pixel density, while the V40 Pro wins on front camera / battery capacity. Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro scores 67 and the V40 Pro scores 67.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67 vs 67.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPhone 18 Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, pixel density, promised os updates, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 138.26% more. 3550000 vs 1490000.
Pick the V40 Pro if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are front camera, battery capacity, wired charging, among others. The single most decisive one: Front camera — 177.78% more. 50 MP vs 18 MP.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPhone 18 Pro or Vivo - V40 Pro?
Vivo - V40 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 0.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPhone 18 Pro if…
Apple - iPhone 18 Pro has the measurable edge on antutu score, pixel density ppi, promised os years.
Choose Vivo - V40 Pro if…
Vivo - V40 Pro has the measurable edge on front cam mp, battery capacity mah, wired charging w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPhone 18 Pro wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 138.26% more. 3550000 vs 1490000.
- ▲Pixel density — 1.77% more. 460 ppi vs 452 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 25 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - V40 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 177.78% more. 50 MP vs 18 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 35.60% more. 5500 mAh vs 4056 mAh.
- ▲Wired charging — 33.33% more. 80 W vs 60 W.
- ▲Weight — 19.00 g less. 192 vs 211.
- ▲Screen size — 7.62% more. 6.78 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 7.6 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 452 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 3550000lead | 1490000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 20.3 GHzlead | 16.0 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4056 mAh | 5500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 60 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 18 Pro or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has 35.6% more battery — 4056 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 18 Pro or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro is 19g lighter — 211g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 18 Pro waterproof?+
iPhone 18 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does V40 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, V40 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 18 Pro or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.