Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1299 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 978,910); the Sony Xperia Pro is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2499
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Better portability (28/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 21W | |
| 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 27 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro by 262.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (67/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.