Sony Xperia 5 VI vs Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 5 VI has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16e (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than Sony Xperia 5 VI which has resolution of 2520 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Sony Xperia 5 VI | Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP Dual | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 99990 | Rs. 63400 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 1, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Sony Xperia 5 VI is Rs. 99990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) is Rs. 63400.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Sony Xperia 5 VI's 6.5 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple's phone has display density of 457 PPI & Sony's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than Sony's phone ~ 83%.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 5 VI's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 VI's 50 MP + 32 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)'s 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Sony Xperia 5 VI has version 13 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Sony Xperia 5 VI | Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 5 V | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 1, 2025 (Expected) | February 19, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 457 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 87.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Features | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), HDR10 | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,360,112 (Total) (v10) 362,773 (CPU) 471,350 (GPU) 175,027 (Memory) 350,962 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,117 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,261 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 2,839 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 76 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 11.67 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, NVMe Storage | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, panorama, HDR, eye tracking, 2x lossless zoom | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/2.9", 1.25µm | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit |
| Video | Yes | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W Wireless (Qi) | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |