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iPhone 17 vs Xperia 1 VI

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Apple iPhone 17 256GB

Apple iPhone 17 256GB

AED 3,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB

Sony Xperia 1 VI 256GB

AED 4,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

iPhone 17

Best Battery

Xperia 1 VI

Our Verdict

iPhone 17 vs Xperia 1 VI

The iPhone 17’s 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS and 3000-nit peak brightness outperforms the Xperia 1 VI’s 12MP f/2.0 setup, while its 41:00h endurance beats the Xperia’s 17:27h active use (more than double). Buy the iPhone 17 if you need 25W wired charging that hits 50% in 20 minutes and 15W wireless with MagSafe/Qi2 for seamless daily top-ups. Choose the Xperia 1 VI if you prioritize Android 16 upgradability and a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED with 1080p resolution for precise media viewing, despite its slower 30W wired charge taking 30 minutes for 50%. In UAE at AED 3499 vs AED 4299, the iPhone 17 is better because it offers 23:33h longer battery life and faster charging at 20% lower price. In India at ₹89900 vs ₹109999, the iPhone 17 wins on value because it delivers superior battery endurance and charging speed despite being ₹20,099 cheaper.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 17
Xperia 1 VI
OS
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Storage
256
256
Battery
3692 mAh mAh
5000 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)
192 g (6.77 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 17Xperia 1 VIDifference
UAEAED 3,499AED 4,299iPhone 17 saves AED 800
India₹ 89,900₹ 1,09,999iPhone 17 saves ₹ 20,099

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