Between the iPhone 16 Pro and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 16 Pro comes out ahead in wireless charging and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on ram and pixel density. Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro scores 60.6 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.6 vs 67.7), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 16 Pro if you care most about wireless charging and promised os updates. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, promised os updates.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are ram, pixel density, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xperia 1 VII is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone 16 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 39.59% more. 5000 mAh vs 3582 mAh.
- ▲AnTuTu — 18.86% more. 2080000 vs 1750000.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Weight — 7.00 g less. 192 vs 199.
- ▲Screen size — 3.17% more. 6.5 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.5 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 16 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 39.6% more battery — 3582 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 16 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 7g lighter — 199g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 16 Pro waterproof?+
iPhone 16 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 16 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 16 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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