Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 33/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,320,406).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 19/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 11 points higher (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | $1000 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (59/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.