Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 8/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 3330); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 233g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (66/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 191.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (66/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.