Between the iPhone 16e and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 16e comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on refresh rate and ram. Overall, the iPhone 16e scores 58.6 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone 16e if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, ram, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, 5g support, water resistance, 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 16e wins
- ▲Weight — 25.00 g less. 167 vs 192.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Wired charging — 50.00% more. 30 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 31.65% more. 2080000 vs 1580000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 24.84% more. 5000 mAh vs 4005 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 6.56% more. 6.5 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16e | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 glead | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmlead | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16e | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.1 " | 6.5 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1200 nits | 1800 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16e | 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 16e | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16e | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 16e | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 16e or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 24.8% more battery — 4005 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 16e or Xperia 1 VII?+
iPhone 16e is 25g lighter — 167g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 16e waterproof?+
iPhone 16e has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 16e or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 16e or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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