Apple iPhone 13 Pro
#84
Sony Xperia 1 IV
#117Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance
85.385.6
Camera
51.651.6
Display
94.588.5
Battery
80.081.0
Build
78.077.8
Overall
77.276.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a compact build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, weighing 204g, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV has a slightly larger and lighter design with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus, weighing 185g.
- The iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, while the Xperia's 6.5-inch OLED display boasts a higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, providing superior pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, whereas the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, both delivering high efficiency.
- Camera capabilities are robust on both devices, with the iPhone offering a versatile triple-camera setup and the Xperia providing advanced optical zoom features.
- The Xperia's 5000mAh battery significantly outlasts the iPhone's 3095mAh, supporting faster charging as well.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 15, while the Xperia operates on Android 12, with both offering a smooth user experience and stereo speakers, though the Xperia includes a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
General
Release Date
2021, September 14
2022, May 11
Announced
2021, September 14
2022, May 11
Description
Versions: A2638 (International); A2483 (USA); A2636 (Canada, Japan); A2639 (China, Hong Kong); A2640 (Russia)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1644
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
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), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3095 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3095 mAh (12.11 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight
204 g
185 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
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green
Black, Violet, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, 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, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
iOS 15, 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