Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 233g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.