Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 55/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 197g).
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3094
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1295
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 4 points higher (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1295 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone 17 by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $496. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $496.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (41/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.