Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 895,533).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2920
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 2/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (59/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 132.8% 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 10 VII (59/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (90/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on camera score (30/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.