Which smartphone is better, Sony or iPhone? All about mobile devices and cellular communications
The latest generation on the Ukrainian market overlaps - average price Xperia Z5 or iPhone 6 with 16 GB or 64 GB random access memory are in the range of 15-24 thousand hryvnia. In such a situation, the question arises: what is better to buy, an iPhone or a Sony? The answer is not so simple, given the diversity of both phone lines. Both devices have their own advantages. The differences concern operating system, hardware platform and appearance.
operating system
Sony's choice Xperia or iPhone is primarily a choice of software platform. Daily use iOS and Android devices are significantly different. Apple fans love the versatility of the interface across all devices, guaranteed fast work programs written for a specific piece of hardware, ideal compatibility of gadgets with each other, operating system updates sent out by the company. Pros of the Android OS on which they work Xperia smartphones, the following:
- wide possibilities for changing the interface, including using widgets that are not available in iOS;
- a large number of free programs V Google store Play, the ability to install them from alternative sources or simply from a storage device;
- presence of dozens various programs with similar functionality, allowing you to choose the most convenient one for yourself;
- operation of smartphones on Android with replaceable cards memory, with two SIM cards;
- downloading music and other files to your phone directly from using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB connections - in Apple technology This is only possible through iTunes.
If you are an advanced user and like to tinker with the software settings, optimizing it to suit your needs, as is done on personal computer, then in the “iPhone 6 or Sony” dilemma, the products of the Japanese company will definitely be more suitable for you.
Dimensions and design of the case
Competing companies have different approaches to device design. iPhone 6 and 6S have rounded shapes, the body comes in four shades, all of which are light. The glass of the front panel is “licked” on side faces which looks impressive. Buttons and connectors barely stand out above the surface of the streamlined body, and the camera protrudes slightly, which is not very practical. For lovers dark colors There is only a gray model with a black front panel - all others have a light screen frame. 
The smartphones have a strict business style, the body is made in black and gray. Choice Sony Xperia Z or iPhone is not least based on the shape of the device: some will prefer distinctly rounded Apple lines, lovers of maximum severity will prefer the completely rectangular Sony Z5. The buttons in the latter are a little more convenient, they can be clearly felt, some are highlighted in color. The camera does not protrude and is more difficult to damage.
The dimensions of Sony Xperia z5 or iPhone 6 are almost the same, Sony models several millimeters longer and wider. The thickness differs by tenths of a millimeter - 7.1-7.8 mm for all devices from the two companies. Important physical differences between the phones also include the iPhone 6's fingerprint scanner.
Screen and camera
In the current lineup iPhone products 6s and 6s Plus Apple offers 4.7-inch IPS displays with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels and 5.5 inches for Plus with FullHD resolution (1920x1080). This is the limit for the devices of the American company, while the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium boasts IPS screen Triluminos with an impressive resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, which gives 806 PPI with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. A number of Sony smartphones also have devices with a resolution of 1920x1080, which gives a greater density of pixels with a 5.2 diagonal than the iPhone 6S Plus with 5.5.
The iPhone camera is traditionally considered one of the best on the market and becomes more advanced with each generation of devices. The 6s features a 12MP five-lens camera with a 1.22µ pixel size and an f/2.2 aperture. Sony responds to this with almost double zoom - up to 23 MP, four times zoom without blurring the image and the ability to shoot 4k quality video. 
Both cameras are very good - the difference between the pictures is determined not only by technical specifications, but also the features of the image processing technologies used. For camera phone lovers, choosing a Sony Xperia Z5 or an iPhone 6S will not be easy; it is better to try taking pictures with both cameras and draw your own conclusions. These phones also have high-quality 5 MP front cameras for selfies and video calls.
Processor, video, RAM and battery
Speed of program execution and interface operation, performance and smooth operation mobile games depends on the hardware. In Apple smartphones latest generation Performance is ensured by the dual-core 64-bit Apple A9 processor and M9 coprocessor. The video is played by the PowerVR GT7600 adapter, which has 6 cores. RAM installed 2 GB.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium model is equipped with a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. These are 8 cores operating at 2 GHz. The video adapter here is Adreno 430, and the RAM is 3 GB. It would seem that the advantage is entirely on Sony's side. But don’t forget about optimizing programs for iOS exactly to match the hardware. iPhone part. The situation is such that in some Apple tasks may be faster. Which is better, iPhone 6 or Sony Z5 from a hardware point of view, it’s difficult to say for sure.
The battery in all devices is non-removable; its capacity in the iPhone 6S Plus is 2915 mAh, in the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium - 3430 mAh. But you need to take into account the difference in device operation, screen resolution and program optimization. For Apple products the indicated operating time is up to 24 hours in talk mode, for Sony - up to 2 days without specifying the mode.
About the little ones: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact or iPhone 5S?
Need in compact smartphones is large on the market, Sony and Apple took it into account by releasing the Z5 Compact or iPhone 5S, and more recently the iPhone SE, with the design of the fifth iPhone and the filling of the sixth. The comparison will not be entirely correct - diagonal Sony screen The Xperia Z5 Compact is 4.6 inches, almost the same as the “adult” iPhone 6. However, it is the smallest member of the Xperia Z5 family. At larger display, the length of its case differs from the iPhone 5 by only 3 mm, and the width by 6 mm. Bigger screen- a good advantage for the same dimensions.
The hardware in the compact Sony is the same as in older devices, but the iPhone 5S has a processor from the year before Apple generation A7 - 2 cores, 1.3 GHz. The Compact shoots 4K video (3840x2160), the smaller iPhone can only shoot Full HD (1920x1080 pixels). Key values for speed it has RAM, which the iPhone has only 1 GB, which is not enough for some modern tasks. The battery capacity differs significantly: 1570 mAh for the 5S and 2700 mAh for the Compact.
In general, the Sony Xperia Z5 line looks technically more advanced. However, do not forget that the difference in processor architecture, software platform can give results, and the choice depends not only on the characteristics of smartphones, but also on subjective convenience and preferences.
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Although this iPhone model is not as popular as the seventh iPhone, in terms of characteristics it is still more like a flagship than others. So, what did Apple surprise us with this time and most importantly, will it be able to beat Sony and the flagship of this company?
So, the first thing that catches your eye when you pick up the seventh iPhone is the screen, which has become a little larger. The creators didn’t just stretch it out, but made it a little wider, which at least looks symmetrical. FullHD screen resolution. It seems not enough, especially if you look at new products from other companies, which every now and then reach the 2K mark or even higher. In any case, the image quality on this smartphone looks very good, so this factor does not cause any complaints.
RAM in the device is 3 gigabytes and for operating iOS systems 10 of this amount is enough. The optimization process was as successful as possible, as a result of which users do not have to worry about the fact that games, applications, or the operating system itself will experience certain slowdowns. On the contrary, everything is very smooth, high quality and without any problems. The device itself has 256 gigabytes of internal memory, which will last you for a very long time. If you are a fan of downloading discographies of various artists or you want to always have your TV series with you, the amount of memory that the IPhone 7 Plus provides is more than enough for you. The Apple A10 processor is absolutely new model, which works on the 2+2 principle. What does this mean? Two processor cores work exclusively in startup mode heavy games or applications, while the other two are actively working to ensure that the system itself works without restrictions, and all services perform their task. The power of this device is enough for literally any application from the AppStore.
Also a feature of the device is powerful camera with 13 megapixels and a whole range additional options, which make photography incredibly interesting, and the photographs themselves turn out very picturesque and rich colors. Maximum quality, in which you can take photos is 4K! Fully metal case– this is exceptional Apple chip, so you will never confuse this phone with something else.
And here is the first advantage of the model from Sony - it is more a high resolution screen at exactly the same resolution. Also installed on XZ Premium protective glass Gorilla Glass 5, which protects the gadget from falls, bumps and even minor scratches. The user can also use two SIM cards at once, thanks to which he can stay in touch with all his contacts. The amount of RAM in the device is 4 gigabytes, which is one unit more than its competitor from Apple. 64 GB of internal memory will provide you with the data you need most, as well as the ability to install any application from Play Market with additional cache. The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with eight cores is the ideal solution for flagship model, because it is quite powerful, and when paired with Adreno 540 it has no restrictions at all. In terms of games, you will not encounter any lags, slowdowns or Bad quality in the image. Everything is as beautiful and smooth as possible - according to flagship standards. In terms of camera, Sony, if not lagging behind, is even ahead of its competitor from Apple, since the shots from this smartphone surprise even experienced photographers. Taking such clear pictures with a phone camera is a real phenomenon. And if we discuss the design of the device, you might be very surprised, because it has remained true to its traditions and absolutely does not follow trends that force rounded corners on a smartphone. Whether it’s good or bad is up to you to decide, but it looks very stylish and attractive. And another advantage of the device is that it costs 20,000 rubles less.
Bottom line
Is it worth purchasing an iPhone 7 Plus if we get more performance for less money, best camera and the screen? If you are a fan of Apple, then the choice for you was already obvious, but for those who are looking for greater practicality in the device ideal solution there will be a Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Comparison of current iPhone generation with the leaders of the Android line - an eternal topic. Another “iPhone killer” appears on the market regularly; sometimes it really is a worthy competitor to Apple’s smartphone, sometimes not at all. We have already discussed the “” question, and now it’s time to compare latest iPhone with another top smartphone under operating room control Android systems– Sony Xperia Z1.
Below - detailed comparison of these devices in all basic technical (and not only) characteristics.
Housing, dimensions and design
Let's start with the simplest thing, what can be assessed with the eyes - design.
Both smartphones have an impressive metal body and, in general, a rather strict design. The Xperia Z1 case is stated to have special protection from moisture and dust - but we hope that users will not have to compare devices based on this parameter.
Xperia Z1 is available in three color options: black, white, purple. However, the 5S also has a third color option – golden.
Xperia Z1 significantly more iPhone 5S - 144x74x8.5 millimeters versus 123.8x58.6x7.6 Apple gadget. Weight also varies significantly: a Sony smartphone weighs as much as 170 grams, and the iPhone 5S weighs only 112. But this, of course, is a matter of taste - some people like larger and heavier phones, while others don’t.
Another difference worth mentioning is that the Xperia Z1 has separate button camera activation. Some iPhone users she is sorely missed.
Display
It’s also easy to compare smartphone screens. Size – 4 inches for the iPhone 5S, 5 inches for the competitor. The resolution of the Xperia Z1 is also noticeably higher (1920×1080 versus 1136×640).
Such differences are very striking on paper. But in reality, on small screen mobile phone, difference between iPhone resolution 5S and Xperia Z1 will not even be noticed by every user. As for the screen size, it’s a matter of the device dimensions that suit you best.
Hardware specifications
Let's start with batteries. In both smartphones they are non-removable - so the classic argument in favor of Android devices immediately disappears. The battery capacity of the Xperia Z1 is 3000 mAh, while the iPhone 5S has much less – 1560 mAh. However, it is not a fact that in practice this advantage of a device from Sony will have an equally significant impact - it is widely known that Android is much more “gluttonous” than iOS, and big screen Z1 will consume more power.
The Xperia Z1 also surpasses its competitor in terms of RAM capacity: it has 2 GB on board, while the iPhone 5S still has one. However, today this is quite enough to ensure maximum performance, so the advantage is largely nominal.
The situation with built-in memory is ambiguous. On the one hand, the Xperia Z1 is available only in a 16 GB version, while Apple has 32 and 64 GB configurations available. On the other hand, nothing prevents you from expanding your memory Sony devices up to the same 64 GB using a memory card, and the iPhone 5S, naturally, will not allow this. The result is parity - yes, the Z1 will require an additional microSD card, but this also provides certain advantages in ease of use.
But with processors the picture is really interesting. Sony Xperia Z1 has a quad-core Snapdragon 800, clock frequency which is 2.2 GHz. A serious bid for victory! However, Apple has something to answer: although the clock speed of the A7 processor is only 1.3 GHz, and it has two cores, it is made in a 64-bit architecture and is complemented by an M7 coprocessor, which takes on background tasks.
Benchmarks show different results, but the iPhone 5S is still ahead of its competitor in almost all tests. The Sunspider test gave 415 points for the iPhone 5S versus 746 for the Xperia Z1 (the lower the better). In the Basemark X benchmark, the Apple device beat its competitor very confidently - 27.6 versus 17 points; the GFXBench T-Rex HD study showed 23 points for the 5S and 21 for the Z1.
One way or another, the conclusion is obvious - the iPhone 5S is still more powerful than the Xperia Z1, and in general more powerful than all smartphones on the market.
Software and communication standards
Comparing iOS 7 and Android 4.2.2 is a notoriously thankless task. However, 64-bit operating Apple system, of course, looks more promising. Another thing is that this prospect will still have to wait - until applications really learn to work in the x64 environment.
But when it comes to connection standards, the Xperia Z1 is slightly ahead. iPhone 5S in Russia does not yet support LTE (although it Apple support and promises to provide it very soon). The smartphone also has Sony WiFi 820.11 ac, while the iPhone 5S can only boast of a/b/g/n formats. Availability of USB 2.0 and NFC are also an advantage of the Xperia Z1.
Camera
We've reached the last one significant parameter– cameras (more precisely, cameras). The situation here, again, is not entirely clear-cut, reflecting different approach Sony and Apple to conquer the market.
If you look at the “bare” technical characteristics, then Xperia camera Z1 look better. But it's not that simple...
The main camera of the Xperia Z1 has a 20.7 megapixel matrix and an f/2 aperture - very serious characteristics! Front-camera also inspires respect - 2 megapixels. Sony Exmor RS image sensor - 1/2.3″.
Apple took a different path. She refused the “marketing” increase in the number of megapixels - iSight cameras there are still 8 of them. However, Sony camera The Xperia Z1 still takes pictures at this resolution. The aperture of the main camera of the iPhone 5S is also more modest - f/2.2 (although this is a very good indicator). Frontal iPhone camera 5S has a 1.2 megapixel matrix. But Apple increased the size of the camera sensor - 1/3", with 1.5 micron pixels (1.1 for the Z1).
Well, just look at the pictures taken by both devices to state - . Both sharpness and color rendition - all this still does iPhone is the best in the field mobile photography.
However, in certain conditions, the Xperia Z1 camera is still superior to the iPhone - primarily, of course, in macro photography.
Price
The question is quite thorny. Traditionally, the flagships of the Android line, in addition to technical characteristics, I offer much more low prices than Apple. In many ways, it is the price that makes the recently released Nexus 5 stand out - it’s quite serious iPhone competitor 5S.
Average Sony price Xperia Z1 on this moment– about 25,000 rubles, which is only slightly less iPhone cost 5S with the same 16 GB of memory (29,000 rubles). Only the “top” iPhone 5S 64 Gb, which costs about a thousand euros, is significantly more expensive.
Verdict
It goes without saying, unequivocally " iPhone killers 5S" did not come out of the Xperia Z1 - but hardly anyone except the most ardent Android fans seriously hoped for it.
However, the Z1 is definitely one of the flagships of the entire Android family, quite capable of competing with the iPhone 5S in terms of mobile photography. Those who want to use Android, but have performance comparable to the 5S, are more likely to pay attention to another smartphone - the Nexus 5. Which, moreover, is much cheaper.
This is a completely expected situation. The Apple smartphone is still good in all respects, while competitors, sensibly assessing their strengths, are trying to bite off their piece of the pie in some particular area. Another such attempt by Sony is quite successful.
Apple has a long history of producing quality consumer electronics products. However, the Japanese manufacturer is struggling in the smartphone market while Apple dominates it. Both companies have recently released new flagship smartphones, so it makes sense to compare them.
One of three new Apple smartphones became a device. It went on sale after. Both devices are attractive, powerful and expensive. Which one is better? Let's find out.
Characteristics of iPhone XS vs. Sony Xperia XZ3
Performance, autonomy and recharging
Apple has taken speed to new heights with the A12 Bionic processor. It's extremely fast mobile chip, which offers significant improvements over . The amount of RAM for the first time for the iPhone is 4 GB. Based on first impressions and testing results, the iPhone XS is currently the most fast smartphone on sale. You can choose an option with storage capacity of 64, 256 and 512 GB.
Xperia works on Snapdragon processor 845, like most other Android flagships this year. It also has 4 GB of RAM. It's fast and sleek, and should be fast enough for most users. Despite this, the iPhone XS is significantly more powerful. The storage capacity of the Sony device is 64 GB, but there is support for memory cards up to 512 GB.
Judging by the specifications, the operating time of the Sony device should be longer. It has a 3300 mAh battery versus 2658 mAh in the iPhone. However, they can at different speeds consume energy, so it’s not all that obvious. Surely each of these devices will need to be recharged overnight. The Xperia comes with a fast charging adapter, unlike the iPhone XS, where you'll need to buy one separately. In both cases, Qi wireless charging is supported.
Due to more high performance The iPhone XS wins in this section.
Design and durability iPhone XS vs Sony Xperia XZ3
Having released earlier this year, Sony reworked the long-outdated appearance their previous flagship smartphones. It now offers a design called Ambient Flow. It is also used in in this case. This design consists primarily of curves. The corners of the screen are rounded, the rear glass surface also has curves and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The screen blends smoothly into a metal frame in the middle, making the device feel thinner. The bezels at the top and bottom of the screen are quite large. The fingerprint scanner is too low on back side, which is why working with it may not be very convenient.
Apple changed the outdated design last year along with iPhone release X. Then a frameless screen with a cutout at the top was introduced. This cutout houses the camera and face unlock system. They are needed because the developers abandoned the physical Home buttons and a fingerprint scanner. The iPhone XS is no different in size and appearance from last year's iPhone X. The back surface is again glass, the frame in the middle is again metal. There are no such curves as on the Xperia XZ3. Apple's device is smaller and lighter across the board.
Both smartphones can be scratched and broken due to glass, but they have protection against water. allows you to immerse them for half an hour at a depth of 2 m. Xperia XZ3 has an additional rating of IP65.
Appearance is a matter of taste, so this section there will be a draw.
For the first time, Sony offered a smartphone with an OLED panel. Apple did the same with the iPhone X last year. The Sony device has a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 and a pixel density of 537 ppi. Surely this best screen in the history of smartphones from the Japanese manufacturer. Perhaps a 4K HDR panel can challenge that claim. In any case, the company produces its own TVs and knows a lot about screens.
The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2436 x 1625 pixels and a pixel density of 458 ppi. This is an excellent screen on which you can comfortably read, play and watch videos. In both cases there is support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. You need to spend more time with these devices to understand the strengths and weak sides their screens. For now it will be a draw, but the quality in both cases is the highest.
More and more manufacturers are adding everything more cameras into their smartphones. Oddly enough, Sony decided to settle for a single 19 MP rear camera. It can't be said that dual camera always better than one. still remains one of the best devices in terms of photographic capabilities. However, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone, released in the summer, has a dual rear camera. In any case, Sony itself produces sensors for cameras and understands this. True, it often lags behind in terms of software. Because of this, the Premium model has difficulty competing with devices like the iPhone X or Galaxy Note 9.
iPhone XS gets double again rear camera, but with updated sensors and improved software. It is also possible to change the level of background blur after shooting. New feature called Smart HDR, combines multiple frames into one, offering better exposure and increased detail.
The front camera on the Sony device is 13 MP, while on the iPhone it is 7 MP TrueDepth. The latter is responsible for facial unlocking and Animoji operation. Smartphones support slow motion video shooting, but on the Sony device it is slower.
Despite this, the iPhone XS wins in this section.
Software and updates
The choice of Android or iOS operating system is a matter of taste. Both of them highest quality, have extensive functionality and high reliability. It's good to know that a Sony smartphone came out right away. Is it true, user interface slightly modified by Sony engineers, there are also some pre-installed applications from this manufacturer. In this section, it is difficult for any Android smartphone manufacturer to compete with the iPhone. The speed and duration of updates makes the iPhone XS a clear winner.
Special abilities
If you're a gamer and have a PlayStation 4 console, you might be interested in the PS Remote Play app on Xperia. It makes it possible to stream games from consoles to a smartphone. The device also has a 3D Creator application, which allows you to scan yourself and create a three-dimensional avatar. There is also a Side Sense function, when clicking on the side of the screen opens a menu with a list quick action. The camera starts up automatically when you hold the device in landscape orientation as if you want to take a photo.
On Apple smartphone there's the aforementioned TrueDepth camera with face unlock and Animoji, as well as new Memoji. However, this is not enough and Xperia wins.
iPhone XS vs Xperia XZ3 prices
Smartphones from these two manufacturers usually cannot boast modest price tags. Basic iPhone model XS in Russia costs from 88,000 rubles, in the West $999. The Xperia XZ3 is not yet on sale in Russia; in the USA it costs $900. We can say that Xperia wins in this section.
