Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 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 1,119,714).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 16 Pro was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.