Apple iPhone 16 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1799
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 16 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.