Apple iPhone 16 Plus
#51
Sony Xperia 1 V
#50Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance
89.888.3
Camera
57.456.4
Display
85.588.5
Battery
80.081.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
78.178.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a glass and aluminum build with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, offering a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels at 60Hz, while the Sony Xperia 1 V has a slightly smaller 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 A18 chipset, while the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both providing robust capabilities but differing in architecture.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Xperia offers additional telephoto options and higher video frame rates.
- The iPhone has a 4674 mAh battery with slower charging, whereas the Xperia boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery and faster charging capabilities.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 18, providing a seamless software experience, while the Xperia operates on Android 13, offering customization and flexibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia 1 V
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2023, May 11
Announced
2024, September 09
2023, May 11
Description
Versions: A3290 (International); A3082 (USA); A3289 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3291 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1644
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
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 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB 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/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
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
4674 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4674 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
165 x 71 x 8.3 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199 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, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
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/6/7, tri-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 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
OS Version
iOS 18, 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