Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4441); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,452,754); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 7192
- Better camera (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1452754
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- 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 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (83/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (62/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 8 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 VI?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.