Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4288 mAh
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- 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 Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 212.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Apple iPhone 18 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.