Apple iPhone Air vs Sony Xperia 1
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 8/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 has the bigger battery (3330 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 891,237).
Apple iPhone Air
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 2731
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Lighter: 165g vs 178g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 3330 vs 3149 mAh
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Apple iPhone Air scores 56 points higher (64/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Sony Xperia 1 by 186.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (70/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 56 points (64/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.