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 52/100 (a 27-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 (2,568,709 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 3373
- 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 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 20/100). 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 3373 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
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
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 129.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
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 20/100).
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).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
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 — 52/100.
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 20/100).
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 63/100).
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.