Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4685); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,890,000); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3094
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1199 vs $1295
- Better camera (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (27/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $96. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is cheaper by $96.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (53/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.