Apple iPhone Duo vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4883 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 254g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 168.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Duo edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.