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Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI ($1,399) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 192g | 249g |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.5" 4K OLED | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Battery | 5000mAh | — |
| Zoom | 85-170mm | — |
| Camera | — | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Creator-focused cameras
- 4K display
- Headphone jack
- Expensive
- Niche audience
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better value at $1,299. If weight matters most, Sony Xperia 1 VI carries lighter at 192g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.