Unlike a fine wine, iOS is aging rather poorly. Nonetheless, the iPhone 5 is still one of the top smartphones today, both in terms of user experience, popularity, ecosystem and even performance. Apple has a recipe for success, and it’s keeping the company afloat and in good standing … for now.

It’s incredibly difficult not to compare any new flagships with the iPhone 5. And since I got my hands on the Xperia Z last week, I did just that. One thing is certain: Android flagships have and edge on Apple’s bread and butter device at almost every turn when it comes to specifications. And Android is effectively a rapidly updating showcase of all the latest and most ingenius mobile software currently available.

How does the Xperia Z and the iPhone 5 stack up against one another? Check out the video below to find out for yourself.