Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 33/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3094
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 8810
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 26 points higher (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 26 points (59/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.