Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
#9
Sony Xperia 1 VI
#32Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance
90.790.1
Camera
57.957.1
Display
96.090.0
Battery
80.081.0
Build
77.377.8
Overall
80.679.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max features a robust titanium frame with a glass front and back, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI utilizes an aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus for added durability.
- The iPhone has a slightly larger 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a higher resolution and peak brightness of 2000 nits, compared to the Xperia's 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A17 Pro chipset, while the Xperia runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both offering high-end capabilities.
- Camera-wise, both devices have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Xperia offers more versatile telephoto options with continuous optical zoom.
- The iPhone's battery capacity is 4441 mAh, while the Xperia boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery, supporting faster charging.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 17, providing a seamless software experience, whereas the Xperia operates on Android 14, allowing for more customization and up to three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2024, May 15
Announced
2023, September 12
2024, May 15
Description
Versions: A3106 (International); A2849 (USA); A3105 (Canada, Japan); A3108 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 750
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4441 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4441 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
221 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
OS Version
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes