Apple iPhone 15
#85
Sony Xperia 1 VI
#32Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance
87.190.1
Camera
55.957.1
Display
85.590.0
Battery
80.081.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
77.279.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 171g, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI is slightly larger and heavier at 192g, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus for enhanced durability.
- The iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Xperia's 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate and HDR BT.2020.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, while the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both providing high efficiency.
- Camera capabilities are strong on both devices, with the iPhone offering dual rear cameras and advanced video recording features, while the Xperia includes a versatile triple-camera setup with optical zoom.
- The iPhone has a smaller 3349mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 5000mAh, which supports faster charging at 30W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 17, while the Xperia operates on Android 14, with the latter promising three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15
Sony Xperia 1 VI
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2024, May 15
Announced
2023, September 12
2024, May 15
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)
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1080
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 SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 750
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/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, 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", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60/120fps 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
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 min15W wirelessReverse 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)
162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
171 g
192 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, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
OS Version
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
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