Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,702 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 560 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Weight | 225 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 225 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w | ||
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
