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Smartphone Smackdown: Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VII
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162 mm (6.38 inches) | 163 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Device Width | 74 mm (2.91 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.25 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Green, Purple | White, Black, Silver, Gold |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | No |
| Display Coverage | 86.5% | 92.3% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~2289 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:18 hr | 14:34 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 18:31 hr | 22:01 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 90 hr | 163 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 7.1x | 142 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX663 | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.9" (≈ 0.34 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA 2100(Band1), 1900(Band2), 1700(Band4), 850(Band5), 800(Band6), 900(Band8), 800(Band19) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | May 2025 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $1499 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 88 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 90* | 96 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 97 | 96 |
| Battery Rating | 77 | 95 |
| Connectivity Rating | 95 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 89* | 93 |
Phone Price Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1,499.00 USD
EUR
1,277.60
INR
137,352.02
NGN
2,129,110.20
JPY
237,561.67
MYR
6,056.41
CNY
10,464.07
ZAR
24,218.29
RUB
113,876.33
GBP
1,113.16
CHF
1,185.71
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,021.91
INR
109,863.29
NGN
1,703,004.09
JPY
190,017.64
MYR
4,844.32
CNY
8,369.86
ZAR
19,371.40
RUB
91,085.87
GBP
890.38
CHF
948.41
