Apple iPhone Air vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 118); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 185g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone Air scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (96/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (53/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (96/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.