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Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

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Sony Xperia 5 IV

Sony Xperia 5 IV

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Category Breakdown

Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance
82.683.3
Camera
51.651.6
Display
85.588.5
Battery
77.576.5
Build
80.079.8
Overall
74.475.0

Summary

  • The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV utilizes Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, both offering high durability.
  • Both phones have a 6.1-inch display, but the iPhone's Super Retina XDR OLED supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, whereas the Xperia's OLED display has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
  • In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, while the Xperia runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with the latter offering slightly more RAM options.
  • Camera capabilities are comparable, with both devices featuring a triple-camera setup and 12 MP sensors, though the Xperia offers more versatility in video recording options.
  • The Xperia's battery capacity is significantly larger at 5000 mAh compared to the iPhone's 2815 mAh, providing longer usage time.
  • Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS, while the Xperia operates on Android, each offering distinct software experiences and features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV

General

Release Date

2020, October 13
2022, September 01

Announced

2020, October 13
2022, September 01

Description

Versions: A2407 (International); A2341 (USA); A2406 (Canada, Japan); A2408 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A

Display

Size

6.1"
6.1"

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020

Resolution

1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)

PPI

1170
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
120Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset

Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)

CPU

Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 730

Memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Main Camera Details

12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µmTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 60mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF

Front Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Front Camera Details

12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm

Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Video

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2815 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
156 x 67 x 8.2 mm (6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 in)

Weight

189 g
172 g

Materials

Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Green, Black, Ecru White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

NFC

USB

Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Software

Operating System

iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13

OS Version

iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
Yes