Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 7Apple iPhone 7Global · 2GB · 256GB
Apple iPhone 7 PlusApple iPhone 7 PlusGlobal · 3GB · 256GB
Sony Xperia XZSony Xperia XZInternational · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 4GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7
Global · 2GB · 256GB
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Global · 3GB · 256GB
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Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera --Camera 5.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
148 reviews
8.0
85 reviews
7.6
30 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 7 Apple iPhone 7
Global · 2GB · 256GB 		Apple iPhone 7 Plus prices Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Global · 3GB · 256GB 		Sony Xperia XZ price compare Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM 		Xiaomi Mi5s price comparison Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 4.7" 5.5" 5.2" 5.15"
Resolution HD+ FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 65% useful 67% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.1 mm
138.3 mm
7.1 mm 		77.9 mm
158.2 mm
7.3 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 138 g 188 g 161 g 145 g
Micro A10
Quad-Core 		A10
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 237.890
v8 		240.017
v8 		124.000
v6 		147.213
v6
Battery 1960 mAh 2900 mAh 2900 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Camera (7)
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Duo Camera (7)
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS iOS 15 iOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Apple Apple Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global International China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Sony Xperia XZ
Xiaomi Mi5s
Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Sony Xperia XZ
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
67.1 mm • 138.3 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 158.2 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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Weight 138 g 188 g 161 g 145 g
Usable surface 65 % 67 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP67 IP67 IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold

Jet Black
Black

Gold

Silver

Red

Rose-gold

Jet Black
Black

Blue

Brown
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5.5" 5.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
750 x 1334 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.1
7.9
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.4
8.8
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.0
8.8
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
7.7
8.2
9.0
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A10 Fusion Apple A10 Fusion Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 2x low energy core + 2x high performance core 2x low energy core + 2x high performance core 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR 7XT Plus PowerVR 7XT Plus Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
237.890
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
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240.017
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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147.213
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the side Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
7.9
7.7
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
8.6
7.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
8.3
7.2
9.0
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 23 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (7) Apple iSight Duo Camera (7) Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 12800 --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.22 µm 1.08 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3" 1/2.3" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Quad LED Quad LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 7 Mpx 7 Mpx 13 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
85
Photo
85
Video
88
Mobile
90
Photo
84
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.7
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
7.0
6.4
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.0
7.7
8.3
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.1
7.1
9.0
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		1.340 W/Kg on head
0.950 W/Kg on body 		0.850 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body 		0.350 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.6
8.6
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.4
8.3
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.6
8.0
9.4
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
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2900 mAh
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2900 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 26%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) -- -- Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
148 reviews
85 reviews
30 reviews
206 reviews
Prices
From $ 237 --
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From $ 115 --
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