Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 895,533).

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 168g vs 177g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2450000 895533
Geekbench Single 3608 1015
Geekbench Multi 8810 2920
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 177 g 168 g
Price $799 $449
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
55/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -173.6%
895533 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 173.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (64/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.