Apple iPhone 15 Plus
#134
Sony Xperia 5 V
#135Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance
90.291.9
Camera
98.596.9
Display
91.891.9
Battery
90.694.3
Build
93.582.1
Connectivity
85.590.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
88.288.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Plus features a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, while the Sony Xperia 5 V has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both offering robust capabilities.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Xperia's ultrawide lens has a slightly wider field of view.
- The iPhone's battery capacity is 4383 mAh compared to the Xperia's 5000 mAh, with the latter supporting faster charging at 30W.
- The iPhone runs on iOS 17, while the Xperia operates on Android 13, providing distinct software experiences.
- Both devices feature premium build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the Xperia includes Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Sony Xperia 5 V
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2023, September 01
Announced
2023, September 12
2023, September 01
Description
Versions: A3094 (International); A2847 (USA); A3093 (Canada, Japan); A3096 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.1"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, BT.2020
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 740
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
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4383 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4383 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
154 x 68 x 8.6 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.34 in)
Weight
201 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, Blue, Platinum Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-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
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass