Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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

9/13/2018 8:18 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:59 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS X Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Apple iPhone XS (512GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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13 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	vs	21 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (512GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP81% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+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
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2658 mAh
+18W20% 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	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+512GB (498GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels32% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+463 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.8"12% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
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 XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (498GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
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 Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2658 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	20 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
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	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	iPhone XS (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered