Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,538,751); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 233g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- 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 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.