Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver exceptional performance at the $999 price point, but excel in different areas. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro features the blazing-fast A16 Bionic chip, superior 2000-nit display brightness, and MagSafe wireless charging, making it ideal for those invested in iOS. Sony's Xperia 5 V counters with a larger 5000 mAh battery offering significantly better endurance, advanced video capabilities including 4K@120fps and log recording, faster 30W charging, and the versatile Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The iPhone excels at computational photography and ecosystem integration, while Sony prioritizes content creators with professional-grade video tools and extended battery life. iPhone 14 Pro edges ahead for mainstream users seeking premium performance and display quality, but the Xperia 5 V is the clear winner for power users and videographers prioritizing battery longevity and creative video features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro if…
- →Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
- →Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
- →Always-on display first on iPhone
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 V if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- →4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- →Exmor T sensor excels in low light
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Pros
- Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
- Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
- Always-on display first on iPhone
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- Compact Pro form factor easy to handle one-handed
Cons
- Still uses Lightning connector at $999
- Heavy stainless steel frame
- Charging speeds lag far behind Android rivals
- Smaller battery than Pro Max model
Sony Xperia 5 V
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- 4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- Exmor T sensor excels in low light
- Headphone jack retained
- IP68 with two years of OS updates
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging — no wireless
- Premium price for a compact with limited camera versatility
- Display not as bright as competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 206 g | 182 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T for mobile) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@120fps, log video recording |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2, 124-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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