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; estimated prices are $799 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 44/100 (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 (2,450,000 vs 1,320,406).
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4453
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1000
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 11 points higher (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $1000 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (64/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (39/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.