Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4674 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.