Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 15 W |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 643 ppi |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g |
| Battery capacity | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Screen size | 6.9 " | 6.5 " |
| Headphone jack | false | true |
Between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead in wireless charging / screen size, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on pixel density / weight. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 66.9 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66.9 vs 67.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPhone 17 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 wireless charging, screen size, antutu, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII 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 pixel density, weight, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
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 17 Pro Max or Sony - Xperia 1 VII?
Sony - Xperia 1 VII leads the current Mars Score by 0.8 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 17 Pro Max if…
Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, screen size in, antutu score.
Choose Sony - Xperia 1 VII if…
Sony - Xperia 1 VII has the measurable edge on pixel density ppi, weight g, battery capacity mah.
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 17 Pro Max wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Screen size — 6.15% more. 6.9 " vs 6.5 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.96% more. 2100000 vs 2080000.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 35.00 g less. 192 vs 227.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.72% more. 5000 mAh vs 4685 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 "lead | 6.5 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GBlead | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2100000lead | 2080000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 20.4 GHz | 21.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 6.7% more battery — 4685 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 35g lighter — 227g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.