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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
8.6 / 10
Compass Score
From 28 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 13 Pro Max

The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life. If you want the best of both — and don’t mind the price tag — the Pro Max is the ultimate 2021 iPhone model.

Xperia Z3 Compact

+
Good
+ Waterproofing
+ Fast performance
+ MicroSD card support
+ Comfortable grip
+ Good camera
−
Not
− Lack of typical metal Xperia design
− Mid-range resolution
− Possible battery life concerns for power users
Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 13 Pro Max
Xperia Z3 Compact
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
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OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Quad core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
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Software support
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Repairability
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Repairability
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Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
129g (4.6 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 13 Pro Max
Xperia Z3 Compact
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 Β· video 146
DxOMark v5
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AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
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GSMArena endurance
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GSMArena endurance
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iFixit repairability
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iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Xperia Z3 Compact
5" × 2.6"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Xperia Z3 Compact
0.4"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
5" (127 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
2.6" (65 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
129g (4.6 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
4.6"

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

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Xperia Z3 Compact: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or Xperia Z3 Compact?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.6 for the Xperia Z3 Compact. 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.

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