Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12MP vs 52MP camera, 3687mAh vs 5200mAh…

Apple

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

12categories won

4 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro Max if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1284 x 2778	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	457 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	5 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	6 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	12 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	3,687 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	228 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	7.4 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	Android 16
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,099Winner	$1,399