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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is a priority for you, the Apple iPhone 14 offers slightly better still photo and video quality, but if you appreciate the versatility of using a telephoto lens and RAW output for more professional photo editing, the Sony Xperia 5 III might be the better fit. The iPhone 14, while more costly, provides a brighter screen and likely better performance. Both phones boast similar screen sizes and battery life, but the Xperia 5 III offers a 120Hz screen refresh rate, which is better for smooth scrolling and gaming, compared to the iPhone 14's 60Hz. The iPhone uses iOS and the Xperia uses Android, so consider your preference there. If headphone jack and expandable storage are important for you, note that only the Xperia offers these features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14
- Good for taking photos
- Very good for recording videos
- Very good display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 5 III
- The Sony Xperia 5 III has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
6.0
The Apple iPhone 14 has very good overall camera quality, while the Sony Xperia 5 III has only fair overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 14 offers an excellent camera experience, especially in terms of the selfie quality, software, dynamic range, and low light performance, while the Sony Xperia 5 III provides a fair camera experience overall with its strengths lying in versatility and software, but lesser in dynamic range, low light photography, and selfie quality.
Photo Quality
7.9
5.9
The Apple iPhone 14 takes good photos, while the Sony Xperia 5 III takes poor photos.
The Apple iPhone 14 excels in photo quality by offering a superior software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance, including better selfie photos. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 5 III, while competent, has less capable software handling, struggles with maintaining detail in various lighting conditions, especially in dynamic range and low light scenarios, and takes selfies of just fair quality.
Video Quality
8.8
6.0
The Apple iPhone 14 takes very good videos, while the Sony Xperia 5 III takes only fair videos.
The iPhone 14 delivers better video by offering top-notch video stabilization, a superior video software experience, dynamite video dynamic range, and excels in low light conditions. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 5 III, while offering a very good video stabilization and software experience, falls behind in video dynamic range, struggles in low light, and has fair microphone quality.
Cost
$729
$450
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 14 has a price of $729 and the Sony Xperia 5 III costs $450.
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Battery
7.3 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 14 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Sony Xperia 5 III is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 14 and the Sony Xperia 5 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple iPhone 14 | Sony Xperia 5 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $450 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 16, 2022 | October 8, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2520 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 449 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3279 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 6.18" x 2.68" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.07 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 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, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Black, Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Apple iPhone 14
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Lance Ulanoff | October 2022
"The iPhone 14 is a capable smartphone with a seriously snappy CPU, lovely screen, and good cameras. The iPhone 14’s camera array is better than the iPhone 13’s, and will make most mobile photogs very happy. It also lasts more than a day on a single charge. This isn’t the fastest or most feature-rich iPhone, but it’s light, fast, and attractive."
Sony Xperia 5 III
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Robert Triggs | October 2022
"The Sony Xperia 5 III excels when it comes to rear camera photography, its display and multi-media features, and all-day battery life. Buy the Xperia 5 III if you’re looking for a fun but imperfect camera setup, customizable gaming features, all-day battery life, and all the best multimedia capabilities that Sony has to offer"
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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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