Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) vs Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 vs Apple iPhone 6S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
12
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1715
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)
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26 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 5MP |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Model | Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z5 E6603 (LTE), Sony Sumire SS | iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Apple |
Release date | 10/2/2015 | 9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) | 67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in) |
Weight | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | iOS 9.0 |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | iOS 15 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2195 (2.0) |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 64GB (55GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) | LTE Cat6 A1633 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1688 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4140 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 29mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
π Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 1715 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 14 hours |
Standby | 540 hours (22.5 days) | 240 hours (10 days) |
β Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green β’ Sony TRILUMINOSβ’ display β’ Sony X-Reality β’ Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min β’ Anti-fingerprint coating β’ Sony Exmor RS sensor camera β’ 3D Surround Sound β’ ClearAudio+ β’ IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min | β’ Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold β’ Oleophobic coating β’ Touch ID v2 β’ Simultaneous HD video and image recording β’ 3D Touch display β’ FaceTime β’ Siri natural language β’ AirDrop file sharing β’ iCloud cloud service β’ NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) β’ WiFi hotspot |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) | iPhone 6S (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |