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Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony
Sony Xperia Z3
8.6 / 10
Compass Score
From 44 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Xperia Z3

+
Good
+ Water resistant
+ Bright HD screen
+ Blazing performance
+ PS4 Remote Play
+ Long battery life
−
Not
− Camera Auto mode is hit or miss
− Limited US Availability
− Sony bloatware and interface tweaks
− Speaker distortion at high levels

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper Xperia Z3 means giving up most on: Camera zoom

Xperia Z3
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$680
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Quad core
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
6×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
152g (5.4 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Xperia Z3
iPhone 14 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
—
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Xperia Z3
5.7" × 2.8"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Xperia Z3
0.3"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
5.7" (146 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Width
2.8" (72 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Weight
152g (5.4 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
5.2"
Screen
6.7"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Xperia Z3 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the Xperia Z3 or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.6 for the Xperia Z3. That 0.4-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the Xperia Z3 or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Xperia Z3 launches at $680, which is $419 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →