Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4288); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1295
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4288 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Apple iPhone 18 Pro was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.