Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1199 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,890,000 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1890000 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 2920

  • Higher performance (54/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (89/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 168g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (54/100 vs 2/100). 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 10 VII (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1890000 895533
Geekbench Single 3400 1015
Geekbench Multi 8400 2920
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 168 g
Price $1199 $449
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
62/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -111.0%
895533 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 111.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $750. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $750.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (54/100 vs 2/100).

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 10 VII (89/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (54/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.