Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Apple A16 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 48MP vs 52MP camera, 4383mAh vs 5200mAh…

Apple

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

14categories won

3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 15 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 15 Plus vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1290 x 2796	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	460 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,390,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	6680	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	48 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,383 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	201 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	7.8 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused matte glass back	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	iOS 17	Android 16
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$899Winner	$1,399