Apple iPhone 16 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3561); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 170g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1500
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone 16 by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Apple iPhone 16 was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.