Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Xperia 5 V
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Xperia 5 V
AnTuTu benchmark (946,039 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 18 Pro
Screen size (6.3")
WinsWeight
Xperia 5 V
Total weight (182g)
WinsValue
Xperia 5 V
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.1" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,080 × 2,520 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 4x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Native Sony Alpha camera support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| — | 946,039 | |
| 4,719 | — | |
| 64,915 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,056 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 60W | 30W | |
| 25W | Yes | |
Build | ||
| 211g | 182g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Sony Xperia 5 V
Highest resolution main camera.