iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia 5: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia 5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17e
Sony Xperia 5
Sony Xperia 5 wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiPhone 17e7560
- Camerafrom specsSony Xperia 57783
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsiPhone 17e345
- Displayfrom specsSony Xperia 53088
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- iPhone 17e has the bigger battery4,005 mAh vs 3,140 mAh
- Sony Xperia 5 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Sony Xperia 5 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Sony Xperia 5 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 17e has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia 5 wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Sony Xperia 5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 3,140 mAh).
Larger battery: 4,005 mAh vs 3,140 mAh · More RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17e or Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 3,140 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 17e 74.9/100, Sony Xperia 5 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia 5?
iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 5 has a 6.1-inch display and 3140 mAh battery.
Similar Smartphones
More Smartphones comparisons
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17e
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17e
iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
iPhone 17e vs OnePlus 13R
iPhone 17e vs Galaxy A71
Sony Xperia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A08
Gear for the Sony Xperia 5
All Amazon Finds →Related articles
All articles →
GuideHere are the Apple iPhone Duo alternatives
Explore top alternatives to the $2,000 Apple iPhone Duo, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G, Vivo X Fold5 Pro, and OnePlus Open 2.
Read →
Tech NewsPixel 10a Now $599 vs Galaxy A57 & iPhone 17e: Still Worth It?
Google quietly raised the Pixel 10a from $499 to $599 in early October, and Samsung pushed the Galaxy A57 up to $599.99 the same week. That puts three "budget" phones at the same $599 starting price as the iPhone 17e. Here is what changed, how the three compare, and which one makes sense now.
Read →
Flagship SoC ArchitectureSnapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs. Apple A18 Pro: The Definitive 3nm Mobile Silicon Architecture, GPU Ray Tracing & Gaming Benchmark Showdown (2026)
An exhaustive 3nm architectural deep dive comparing Qualcomm custom Oryon CPU, MediaTek All-Big-Core Dimensity 9400, and Apple A18 Pro—covering microarchitecture, Adreno 830 vs Immortalis-G925 ray tracing, NPU compute, thermal throttling, and real-world gaming frame rates.
Read →