Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 129.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 5 III was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.