Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 60/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 106.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.