Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1500
- Better camera (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone 17 by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Apple iPhone 17 was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.