Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4674); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,774,668); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 5311
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). 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 V notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 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 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
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 V notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V 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 V?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.