Between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes out ahead in screen size and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on ram and pixel density. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63.2 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.2 vs 67.7), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, promised os updates.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, pixel density, antutu, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- ▲Screen size — 3.08% more. 6.7 " vs 6.5 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 35.95% more. 2080000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Weight — 29.00 g less. 192 vs 221.
- ▲Battery capacity — 13.07% more. 5000 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.5 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4422 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 13.1% more battery — 4422 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 29g lighter — 221g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 15 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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