Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 2920
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 113.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (86/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.