Sony
Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,479
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB 85
vs 85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 85
battery 81
display 85
design 83
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB | iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A14 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
| OS | — | iOS 14 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB
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 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,479, Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Does Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB 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.