Apple iPhone Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 VII (96/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- 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 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone Air by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. Apple iPhone Air was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 VII (96/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.