Sony
Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Green
85
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
A14 · iOS · 512GB
85
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) 85
vs 85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Score breakdown
Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green)
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 85
battery 81
display 85
design 83
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) | iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A14 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 512GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
| OS | — | iOS 14 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green)
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Does Sony Xperia 1 VI 128GB (Green) or iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.