Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4441); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,452,754); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1295
- Better camera (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (58/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $96. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was $96 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 1 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 VII?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.