Apple iPhone 17 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 44/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,242,193).
Apple iPhone 17
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 177g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 11 points higher (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (64/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (64/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
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 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.