Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on camera score (34/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.