Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 (2,538,751 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 233g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 123.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.