Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,119,714).
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 3373
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3692 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 177g
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (49/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 46/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (88/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (49/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.