Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4288 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 188.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 18 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.