Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 44/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,890,000 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the stronger camera (161 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1890000 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4685 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (54/100 vs 18/100). 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 5 IV (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (54/100 vs 18/100).
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 5 IV (89/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (54/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.