Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4674); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.