Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,915,175).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3094
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1295
- Better camera (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $296. Apple iPhone 16 Pro was $296 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.