iPhone XS vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
Short Description
iPhone XS
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2658 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1080 x 2520 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Why is iPhone XS better than Sony Xperia 5 IV?
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 128GB, 256GB
Better display resolution: 1125 x 2436 px vs 1080 x 2520 px
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 156 mm (6.14 inches)
Phone is about 78% cheaper
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Why is Sony Xperia 5 IV better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 2658 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 8GB vs 4GB
AnTuTu score is about 66% higher
More megapixels front camera: 12MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.8"
Lighter: 172 g (6.07 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)
Narrower: 67 mm (2.64 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
The phone is 4 years newer
Size Comparison
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
5.8"
6.1"
Height
156 mm
(6.14 inches)
Width
67 mm
(2.64 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
172 g
(6.07 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
156 mm
(6.14 inches)
Width
67 mm
(2.64 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
172 g
(6.07 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
TechRadar
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
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iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XS
738,192
Sony Xperia 5 IV
1,224,462 +65.87%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone XS
207,549
Sony Xperia 5 IV
330,723 +59.35%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone XS
203,822
Sony Xperia 5 IV
438,136 +114.96%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone XS
121,678
Sony Xperia 5 IV
209,049 +71.81%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone XS
205,143
Sony Xperia 5 IV
246,554 +20.19%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone XS
5,698
Sony Xperia 5 IV
6,718 +17.9%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone XS
1,446
Sony Xperia 5 IV
2,129 +47.23%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Battery Performance
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price in Europe From € 157
From € 730
Price in USA -
From $ 500
About Products
iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a high-performance smartphone engineered with cutting-edge technology, housed in a compact form factor. Featuring a 6.1-inch 21:9 CinemaWide OLED display, it provides an immersive visual experience ideal for multimedia consumption and gaming. At its core, the device is driven by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, ensuring lag-free multitasking and seamless application usage.
In terms of optics, the Xperia 5 IV boasts an advanced triple-lens camera system, developed in collaboration with Zeiss optics. This configuration includes a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens, enabling users to capture high-quality images and videos across various shooting environments.
The device is powered by a substantial, 5000 mAh battery, designed to deliver dependable battery life throughout the day. Additionally, it supports fast charging and wireless charging technologies for enhanced user convenience. The Xperia 5 IVs IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance rating ensures robust durability, while the inclusion of a 3.5 mm headphone jack caters to the needs of audiophiles.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XS
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
172 g (6.07 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
67 mm (2.64 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
156 mm (6.14 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
2 m
1.5 m
Volume
78.4 cm³
85.71 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Green, Black, Ecru White
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.7
-
Display
Screen size
5.8"
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
449 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1080 x 2520 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Touch sampling rate
-
240Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
8GB
Android version
-
Android 12
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
820 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
-
3.3
OpenGL ES version
-
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
64 GB/s
OpenVG version
-
1.2
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
8 MB
6 MB
EMMC version
-
5.1
DDR memory version
4
5
Maximum memory amount
-
16GB
L3 cache
-
6 MB
Uses multithreading
-
✔
GPU execution units
-
3
Shading units
-
768
Release date
2018
2022
Has NX bit
✔
-
L1 cache
128 KB
1024 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
-
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Supported displays
-
1
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
7MP
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.2
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
2x
-
Number of flash LEDs
2
-
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
-
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
-
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
-
✔
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
-
✔
Can play games while they download
-
✔
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
-
✔
Has focus modes
-
✔
Has dynamic theming
-
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
More languages supported
-
125
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
More languages supported
56
-
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
5000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Has reverse wireless charging
-
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX HD
-
✔
Has aptX Lossless
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
-
Has aptX Adaptive
-
✔
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Has 5G support
-
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
10000 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.2
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
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