Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $599 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3600); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,761,879); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 187g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5311
- Lighter: 163g vs 187g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $900
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 30/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (69/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $599 | $900 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $301. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $301.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (59/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (39/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (96/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V edges out the Apple iPhone 17e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (59/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.