Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Apple A18 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 48MP vs 52MP camera, 4685mAh vs 5200mAh…

Apple

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

10categories won

6 categories tied · 22 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 16 Pro Max, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with sharper imaging, 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 16 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.

📸 CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 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 16 Pro Max vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1320 x 2868	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	460 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Apple A18 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	1,810,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8580	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	48 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	48 MP	48 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 120fps Dolby Vision	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,685 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	30 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	227 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back	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 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	iOS 18	Android 16
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,399