Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera (157 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (86/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.