Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 59/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3998); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,590,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1295
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (34/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 10 points higher (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (41/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $196. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $196.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (41/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.