Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| Display | 6.3", QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,09,702 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Type | QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 560 nits | ||
| Type | QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Weight | 199 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP65 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP65 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch-sensitive Camera Button, Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color spectrum, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Touch-sensitive Camera Button, Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color spectrum, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
