Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Apple iPhone Air (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Apple iPhone Air phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2025 7:50 PM, updated: 9/14/2025 8:16 AM

Compare Apple iPhone Air X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Apple iPhone Air (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1260x2736

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3149
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone Air (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	vs	24 Advantages Apple iPhone Air (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3149 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)4% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)46% Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2520 pixels	vs	+1260x2736 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
449 PPI	vs	+463 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.5"7% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(back) 48MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
OIS: Optical stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches9% 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) 12MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP52% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5G Sub6	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

120Hz

1 billion

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
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Model	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0	iPhone 17 Air (A3260, A3517, A3518)
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)	74.7 x 156.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Ceramic Shield
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1260x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 26
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-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 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	A19 Pro GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 2000993 (v10) Geekbench: 9682 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (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) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3517 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3260 (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	A3517 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3260 (USA): 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, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): 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, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (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) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3149 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha	• Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	iPhone Air (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered