Apple iPhone 15
#85
Sony Xperia 1 V
#50Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance
87.188.3
Camera
55.956.4
Display
85.588.5
Battery
80.081.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
77.278.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 171g, while the Sony Xperia 1 V is slightly larger and heavier at 187g, also using glass materials.
- The iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, whereas the Xperia 1 V has a 6.5-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, while the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both providing high efficiency.
- Camera capabilities are robust on both devices, with the iPhone offering a dual-camera setup and the Xperia featuring a versatile triple-camera system, including telephoto options.
- Battery capacity differs significantly, with the iPhone at 3349mAh and the Xperia at 5000mAh, supporting faster charging in the latter.
- Software experience varies as well, with the iPhone running iOS 17 and the Xperia on Android 13, each providing distinct user interfaces and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15
Sony Xperia 1 V
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2023, May 11
Announced
2023, September 12
2023, May 11
Description
Versions: A3090 (International); A2846 (USA); A3089 (Canada, Japan); A3092 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1644
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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/2.3, 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, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
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
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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3349 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3349 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 & Design
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
165 x 71 x 8.3 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
171 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
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 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
OS Version
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
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