Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 895,533).

The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 4
Design 96
Value for money 69
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2920
  • Lighter: 163g vs 168g

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $599

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (59/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (59/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17e Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2085000 895533
Geekbench Single 3610 1015
Geekbench Multi 8810 2920
Display 6.1" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS iOS 19 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 163 g 168 g
Price $599 $449
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -132.8%
895533 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17e leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 132.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $150. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (59/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (39/100 vs 4/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (59/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.