Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 118).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (88/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.