Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 182 g |
| Battery capacity | 4422 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.1 " |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 449 ppi |
| Headphone jack | false | true |
Between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xperia 5 V, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes out ahead in screen size / pixel density, while the Xperia 5 V wins on weight / battery capacity. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63 and the Xperia 5 V scores 64.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63 vs 64.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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, pixel density, promised os updates. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 9.84% more. 6.7 " vs 6.1 ".
Pick the Xperia 5 V if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are weight, battery capacity, wired charging, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 39.00 g less. 182 vs 221.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max or Sony - Xperia 5 V?
Sony - Xperia 5 V leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max has the measurable edge on screen size in, pixel density ppi, promised os years.
Choose Sony - Xperia 5 V if…
Sony - Xperia 5 V has the measurable edge on weight g, battery capacity mah, wired charging w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- ▲Screen size — 9.84% more. 6.7 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 2.45% more. 460 ppi vs 449 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Weight — 39.00 g less. 182 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 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.25 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GBlead | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1530000 | 1530000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 16.5 GHz | 16.5 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 13.1% more battery — 4422 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 39g lighter — 221g vs 182g.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 15 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.