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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value a larger screen and longer battery life, the Sony Xperia 1 V may satisfy you better despite its higher price. Conversely, iPhone 15 is a more budget-friendly option but with a smaller display and battery capacity. The Sony phone also offers a higher resolution screen, more generous base storage, and benefits from a fast refresh rate display, which can be advantageous if you consume a lot of media. However, keep in mind that the iPhone runs iOS, while the Xperia operates on Android, which can influence your choice based on your preference for a specific ecosystem. The Xperia's camera provides higher resolution for photos and more versatile video recording options, so if photography is a priority, that might justify the extra expense. Both phones have their unique features, like the iPhone's Dynamic Island and the Xperia's dedicated shutter button and 3.5mm headphone jack, which may also weigh into your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good for taking photos
- Excellent for recording videos
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 V
- The Sony Xperia 1 V has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 15.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
7.1
The Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality, while the Sony Xperia 1 V has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 has an excellent camera system, with the highest marks in software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and selfie quality, which are very important for overall camera performance. In comparison, the Sony Xperia 1 V, while solid, falls short in key areas such as low light photography and selfie performance, leading to a generally fair camera rating.
Photo Quality
8.5
6.8
The Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos, while the Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes better selfies than the Sony Xperia 1 V due to its higher selfie photo quality. While the Apple iPhone 15 is superior in this regard, Sony Xperia 1 V still offers fair selfie photo quality if you are looking for an Android device with a solid overall camera performance.
Video Quality
9.1
6.4
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes better videos largely due to its superior video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, along with top-notch mic quality, which contribute to clearer, more vibrant, and steadier videos even in challenging lighting conditions. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 V offers fair video quality, with its resolution and framerate being competitive, but it falls short in terms of software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, affecting the overall video clarity and color richness, especially in less than ideal lighting.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 V is 6.5 inches.
Cost
$729
$1,099
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
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The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $729 and the Sony Xperia 1 V costs $1,099.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V has 8.2 hours of battery life.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 V compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple iPhone 15 | Sony Xperia 1 V |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $1,099 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (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 (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, 76, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Lance Ulanoff | September 2023
"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."
Sony Xperia 1 V
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Will Sattelberg | June 2023
"The Sony Xperia 1 V is unlike anything else you'll find on the market today. With an ultra-tall 4K OLED panel, a textured glass back for added grip, and all of the manual controls Alpha fans could ask for, this is nothing like modern Android flagships — something that might win over some old-school smartphone fans."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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