Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2023 9:58 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:42 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4441
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	vs	28 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+2160x3840 pixels130% Higher resolution screen	vs	1290x2796 pixels
+801 PPI74% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	460 PPI
+(front) 13MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches80% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3230 mAh	vs	+4441 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+27W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS	iPhone 15 Pro Max (A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108)
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017	9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Titanium frame, glass front and back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	801 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	iOS 17
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Apple GPU Pro (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1487226 (v10) Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 () mmWave ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3230 mAh	4441 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	27W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play	• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered