Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 51/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,119,714).
Apple iPhone 17e
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 168g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 8 points higher (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 30/100, 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 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17e was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on camera score (34/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.