Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 6:25 AM, updated: 1/23/2023 8:19 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 10 X Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia 10 (i3123) Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)

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28 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (111GB available)164% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (42GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1170x2532 pixels9% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2520 pixels
+6.1"2% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP104% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)17% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2815 mAh	vs	+2870 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

457 PPI

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Xperia 10 (i3123)
Other model names	iPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408	Sony Xperia 10 I3123 (3GB RAM), Sony Kirin
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	10/13/2020	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	68 x 155.7 millimeters (2.68 x 6.13 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
System version	iOS 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 596244 (v8) Geekbench: 4056 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 112198 (v8) Geekbench: 990 (v5.1) GFXBench: 4.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2341 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2406 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2407, A2408 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66)
Primary 5G network	A2341 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2406 version: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2407, A2408 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
📷 Camera
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6" 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.422mm1/4"1.4µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2815 mAh	2870 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered