Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone XS Max vs Sony Xperia 1
Comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max and Sony Xperia 1: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone XS Max, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,265
- against 932
Sony Xperia 1, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,330 mAh
- against 3,174 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 643 ppi
- against 458 ppi
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 208 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A12 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 353,210 | 418,206 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,265 Best value | 932 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,534 | 2,611 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | Octa-core processor with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold | Black, Grey, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,174 mAh | 3,330 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | 631 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,242 px | 1,644 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px | 3,840 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 643 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, 3D Touch | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, OLED |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | Xperia 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6 | J8110, J8170, J9110, J9150, SOV40, SO-03L |
