Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Sony Xperia 5 IV: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 15 Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,385,649
- against 1,021,542
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Sony Xperia 5 IV, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,383 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.46 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,385,649 Best value | 1,021,542 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,321 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,414 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with 2 Everest cores at 3.46 GHz and 4 Sawtooth cores at 2.02 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.00 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.50 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,383 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, DIP, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,109 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5 | XQCQ62B-GC, XQCQ62G.GC, XQ-CQ72/B2TWCX0, XQ-CQ72/C2TWCX0, XQ-CQ72/G2TWCX0, XQCQ54C0B.YD, XQCQ54C0G.YD, XQCQ54C0C.YD, XQ-CQ54, XQ-CQ72, A204SO |
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