Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 1,135,878); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 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 Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Apple iPhone 17e was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 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 Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.