Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia Pro

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $599 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 42/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 978,910); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).

The Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17e

Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 32

Sony Xperia Pro

Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 22
Portability 28
Value for money 0

What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 978910
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3191
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $2499

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 28/100)

What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 21W vs 20W

  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 17 points higher (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (34/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro is a bit better (66/100 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 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (22/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 28/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17e Sony Xperia Pro
Processor Apple A19 Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 2156126 978910
Geekbench Single 3692 1169
Geekbench Multi 9454 3191
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W 21W
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 10
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm
Weight 163 g 225 g
Launch price $599 $2499

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17e

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera

Sony Xperia Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Sony Xperia Pro

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery

Sony Xperia Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro Snapdragon 865
42/100 -120.3%
978910 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17e leads Sony Xperia Pro by 120.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17e

$599

Sony Xperia Pro

$2499

Launch price difference: $1900. Apple iPhone 17e was $1900 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (89/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro is a bit better (66/100 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 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (22/100 vs 21/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Sony Xperia Pro?

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?

The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.