Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 8/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3330); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 891,237).
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Lighter: 177g vs 178g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Overall rating 8/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 47 points higher (55/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 174.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (43/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 47 points (55/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.