Apple iPhone 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

$829

$1,298

Key specs

Apple iPhone 15 wins

Camera

The Apple iPhone 15 has a camera score of 9.3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III has a score of 6.3.

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Apple iPhone 15 wins

Battery

The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.

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Comparison Summary
Better Camera	Apple iPhone 15
Better Battery	Apple iPhone 15
Better Screen	Sony Xperia 1 III
Better performance	Apple iPhone 15

How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones

Spec Comparison


	Apple iPhone 15	Sony Xperia 1 III

GENERAL
Price
Price	$829	$1,298
Brand
Brand	Apple	Sony
Operating System
Operating System	iOS	Android
Year Released
Year Released	2023	2021
Size
Size	5.81" x 2.82"	6.5" x 2.8"

SCREEN
Screen Size
Screen Size	6.1"	6.5"
Resolution
Resolution	2556 x 1179	3840 x 1644
Pixels Per Inch
Pixels Per Inch	461	643
Display Type
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness
Peak Brightness	1600 nits	560 nits
Curved Screen Edges
Curved Screen Edges	No	No

CAMERA
Camera Score
Camera Score	9.3^/10	6.3^/10
Rear Cameras
Rear Cameras	Main, Ultrawide	Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
Main Camera	48 megapixels + OIS	12 megapixels + OIS
Ultrawide Field Of View
Ultrawide Field Of View	120°	124°
Telephoto Optical Zoom
Telephoto Optical Zoom	N/A	4x
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Max Video Frame Rate
Max Video Frame Rate	60fps @ 4k	120fps @ 4k

BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life	8 Hours	5.6 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity	3349 mAh	4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes

INTERNAL
Processor
Processor	A16	SD888
Internal Storage
Internal Storage	128 GB	256 GB
RAM
RAM	6 GB	12 GB

OTHER FEATURES
Headphone Jack
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Stock Android
Stock Android	N/A	Yes
Unlockable Bootloader
Unlockable Bootloader	No	No
Color
Color	Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black	Black
SD Card
SD Card	No	Yes
Dual SIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Custom ROM Support
Custom ROM Support	No	No
Warranty
Warranty	12 months	12 months
Charging Port
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C
Screen Cutout
Screen Cutout	Dynamic Island	None
Extra Buttons
Extra Buttons	Silent Switch	Shutter Button
OS Updates Until
OS Updates Until	September 2029	August 2023
Security Updates Until
Security Updates Until	September 2030	August 2023
OS Update Timeliness
OS Update Timeliness	8.8^/10	7^/10
Water Resistance Rating
Water Resistance Rating	8	8
Dust Resistance Rating
Dust Resistance Rating	6	6

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Apple iPhone 15

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TechRadar

Lance Ulanoff | September 2023

"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."

Sony Xperia 1 III

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James Peckham | August 2021

"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."