Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch display with excellent brightness at 1200 nits and the efficient A15 Bionic processor, delivering smooth performance and reliable battery life for everyday users. Sony's Xperia 1 IV counters with a more compact 6.5-inch screen featuring 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, superior camera versatility including continuous optical zoom, and a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 30W charging. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 edges the aging A15, though both handle demanding tasks well. The iPhone excels in software optimization, ecosystem integration, and value at $899, while the Sony targets professionals and enthusiasts willing to pay $1599 for advanced camera capabilities and display specifications. For most consumers, the iPhone 14 Plus provides better overall value and daily usability. Photography enthusiasts seeking professional-grade zoom and 4K display fidelity should consider the Xperia 1 IV despite its premium price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 IV if…
- →True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- →4K 120Hz OLED display
- →Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Pros
- True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- 4K 120Hz OLED display
- Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons
- $1599 was the most expensive mainstream phone
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating problems
- 12 MP sensors felt dated versus competition
- Slow 30W charging
- Point-and-shoot camera results behind rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Sony Xperia 1 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85-125mm continuous zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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