Between the iPhone 17 and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 17 comes out ahead in wireless charging and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on ram and pixel density. Overall, the iPhone 17 scores 61.7 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.7 vs 67.7), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 17 if you care most about wireless charging and promised os updates. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, promised os updates.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are ram, pixel density, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xperia 1 VII is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone 17 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 35.43% more. 5000 mAh vs 3692 mAh.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 5.05% more. 2080000 vs 1980000.
- ▲Screen size — 3.17% more. 6.5 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 192 vs 194.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.1 mmlead | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.5 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 35.4% more battery — 3692 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 2g lighter — 194g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 17 waterproof?+
iPhone 17 has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 17 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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