Smartphone Comparison

Sony Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Verdict
Sony Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricSony Xperia 1 VApple iPhone 15 ProDifference
AnTuTu score1,400,0001,550,000-9.7%
Battery (mAh)50003274+52.7%
Main camera (MP)4848
RAM (GB)128
Price (USD)$1,399$999+40.0%
  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on raw performance by about 10%. Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the cheaper option.

Verdict: Xperia 1 V or iPhone 15 Pro?

Our recommendation
These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay.

Sony Xperia 1 V advantages

  • Battery capacity (+35%)
  • Memory (+33%)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro advantages

  • Raw performance (+10%)
  • Affordability (+29%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Sony Xperia 1 V if all-day battery life is your top priority.
  • Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.
  • Choose the Sony Xperia 1 V if you keep lots of apps open at once.

Value for money

Apple iPhone 15 Pro delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Sony Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: which should you choose?

Sony Xperia 1 V — Sony Android smartphone (2023) with a 6.5-inch display, 5000 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,400,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro — Apple iOS smartphone (2023) with a 6.1-inch display, 3274 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,550,000 on AnTuTu.

Sony Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the faster phone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on raw performance by about 10%. Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,550,000 vs 1,400,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 5000 mAh and 3274 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 48MP and 48MP, with 12GB and 8GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more affordable option at about $999, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sony Xperia 1 V better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay. Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on raw performance by about 10%. Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on raw performance by about 10%. Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Sony Xperia 1 V if all-day battery life is your top priority. Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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