| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $1069.99 | $799 |
| Released | May 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Apple, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| Latest OS update? | Android 15 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.5″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2340×1080 | 2556×1179 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 396 PPI | 460 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU, 5 cores |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.3 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 128 | 256 | 512 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ✔ shared (SIM2) | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | 7.1× | 2× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60/120 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120 fps | 25/30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ | SL 3D |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | ❌ | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 25/30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano (USA: none) |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ❌ China only |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 30 W | ~25 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Gorilla Glass Victus | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Above screen | Island |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Side-mounted | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Shutter button | Action button, Camera control button |
| Color options: | Black, silver, green, red | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.20×7.40×0.82 | 14.76×7.16×0.78 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.38×2.91×0.32 | 5.81×2.82×0.31 |
| Weight (gram): | 192 | 170 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.77 | 6.00 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | ❌ | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | ❌ | SIM tool (outside USA) |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | XQEC54, XQ-EC72 | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Page discontinued | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Apple, Amazon |
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