Between the iPhone 17 Pro and Xperia 1 VII, the iPhone 17 Pro comes out ahead in wireless charging and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on pixel density and battery capacity. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro scores 63.4 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 (63.4 vs 67.7), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro 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 pixel density, battery capacity, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲Pixel density — 39.78% more. 643 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 35.43% more. 5000 mAh vs 3692 mAh.
- ▲Weight — 11.00 g less. 192 vs 203.
- ▲Screen size — 3.17% more. 6.5 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | 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 Pro | 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 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 35.4% more battery — 3692 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 11g lighter — 203g vs 192g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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