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; launch prices were $1099 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-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 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 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 | 800 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 | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $196. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $196 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 79/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
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 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.