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Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Apple iPhone 15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 15 X Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) 16Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV X
6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3349
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)

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Xperia 1 IV (512GB)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) vs iPhone 15 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (455GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1644x3840 pixels109%
Higher resolution screen
vs1179x2556 pixels
+643 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs461 PPI
+6.5"7%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh49%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3349 mAh
+30W50%
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.
vs20W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.46GHz 64bit Hexa-core (4nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+171 grams (5.99 ounces)8%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.7" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
1 billion
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+24 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
ModelXperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0WiPhone 15 (A2846, A3089, A3090, A3092)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/20229/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI461 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 17
Firmware updateAndroid 13iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.46GHz Everest (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz Sawtooth (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Apple GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 838832 (v9)
Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 968212 (v9)
Geekbench: 5346 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2890, A2891, A2892 version:
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)
A2650, A2889 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 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, 53)
Primary 5G networkAmerica version:
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261)
Europe version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Asia version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
A2890, A2891, A2892 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79)
A2650 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
A2889 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120ยฐ
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.8ยตm pixel1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
Zeiss optics
Exmor RS
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Dynamic vibration system
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3349 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
20W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Violet
โ€ข PS5 Remote Play
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข MagSafe

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)iPhone 15 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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