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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a better camera system, the Sony Xperia 1 V has a more advanced setup with higher-resolution sensors and features like 8K video recording and HDR capabilities, but it comes at a premium price. The Apple iPhone 12 is more budget-friendly, with camera capabilities that are sufficient for everyday use. For battery life, the Xperia 1 V has a longer lasting battery. The Xperia 1 V also has a larger and sharper screen, which can enhance media consumption, gaming, and productivity tasks. However, the iPhone 12 runs on iOS which provides a different ecosystem compared to the Xperia’s Android, so consider which operating system you prefer. The iPhone 12 is lighter and more compact, which might be more comfortable for everyday carry. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 V
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Video Quality
7.2
6.4
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good videos, while the Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair videos.
The Apple iPhone 12 provides a superior video recording experience, particularly in software handling, stabilization, and dynamic range, which contributes to its overall high-quality video capture. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 1 V, despite fair software integration and stabilization, falls behind in dynamic range and low light performance, which can affect the clarity and detail of videos shot in varying lighting conditions.
Battery
6.2 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 V is 6.5 inches.
Cost
$600
$1,198
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple iPhone 12 has a price of $600 and the Sony Xperia 1 V costs $1,198.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.3
7.1
The Apple iPhone 12 and Sony Xperia 1 V both have good overall cameras quality.
The Apple iPhone 12 offers a better selfie camera than the Sony Xperia 1 V, which is especially important if high-quality front-facing photos are a priority for you. While both phones have solid camera features, the iPhone 12 takes the lead in selfie performance as well as offering good resolution, software experience, and dynamic range for photos, which the Xperia 1 V does with a fair performance in these areas.
Photo Quality
7.1
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 12 to have good photos, while the Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair photos.
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good photos partly because it has a good selfie camera, and this is very important for overall photo quality. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 V takes fair photos and has a fair selfie camera which reflects a trade-off in its photography capabilities.
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How the Apple iPhone 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 V compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 12 | Sony Xperia 1 V |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 23, 2020 | May 28, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A14 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.2 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.78 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, Red | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Apple iPhone 12
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Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."
Sony Xperia 1 V
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Android Police
Will Sattelberg | June 2023
"The Sony Xperia 1 V is unlike anything else you'll find on the market today. With an ultra-tall 4K OLED panel, a textured glass back for added grip, and all of the manual controls Alpha fans could ask for, this is nothing like modern Android flagships — something that might win over some old-school smartphone fans."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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