Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,452,754 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the stronger camera (154 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1452754 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (79/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.