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Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Sony · 2023

Xperia 1 V

Xperia 1 V
84/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,399 USD
Apple

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
85/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) BETTER THAN Xperia 1 V?

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Xperia 1 V
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORXperia 1Apple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh9,705 mAh+9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30WStandard30W Max
Main Camera Sensor48 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.5"13"13"
Chassis Weight187gN/A187g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xperia 1 V:
  • ✓812g lighter chassis (187g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$8600 lower launch MSRP ($1399 vs $9999)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):
  • ✓Larger 9,705 mAh battery capacity (+4,705 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓13" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationXperia 1 VApple iPad Air 13 (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech4K OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.5"13"
Resolution & Density3840x1644 (643 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xperia 1 V Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple M2
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xperia 1 V Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX88850 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.3, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/212 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xperia 1 V Lightest Chassis
Dimensions165 x 71 x 8.3 mmN/A
Weight187 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1399Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple M2 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xperia 1 V:
Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):
Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.1 · Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+4,705 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xperia 1 V vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Which phone is better: Xperia 1 V or Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.3/100 compared to Xperia 1 V (84.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.1 and Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+4,705 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xperia 1 V and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Xperia 1 V is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) features a 13-inch display and 9705 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xperia 1 V and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xperia 1 V scores 85/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) scores 80/100.

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