Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4441 mAh vs 3330); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,452,754 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 1452754 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4441 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Better display (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (79/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.