Apple iPhone 16
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
#78Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance
88.296.7
Camera
98.596.8
Display
91.293.6
Battery
87.494.3
Build
93.882.2
Connectivity
86.291.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
89.191.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 170g, 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 A18 chip, while the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both providing high efficiency and speed.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the Xperia includes additional telephoto capabilities and optical zoom.
- The iPhone has a smaller 3561mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 5000mAh, which supports faster charging at 30W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 18, while the Xperia operates on Android 14, with the latter offering a headphone jack and the potential for three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16
Sony Xperia 1 VI
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2024, May 15
Announced
2024, September 09
2024, May 15
Description
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
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 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, 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/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
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", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
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@24/30/60/120fps 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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
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 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
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
170 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 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/6/7, tri-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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass