Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 19 differences across 28 checks. 9 answers are identical.
Apple · 2024
iPhone 16 Plus
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4674 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 491.46 / € 669.99 / £...
Sony · 2025
Xperia 1 VII
- Screen size
- 6.5"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- €1,499
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging speed | 25W wired, 25W wireless | 30W wired |
| Battery capacity | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP65/IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Yes |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 7.1x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, September 20 | 2025, June 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 491.46 / € 669.99 / £ 535.00 | €1,499 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.