Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
73/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 439,999 against PKR 560,000.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 19.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII costs PKR 120,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 15W faster.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 439,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026. |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | 197g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.5 Inches |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (up to 2TB) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera Better | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 4K Video Recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII at PKR 439,999. That makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII cheaper by PKR 120,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 1 VIII a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
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