iPhone 17e vs Sony Xperia 5 II: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 74.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17e
Sony Xperia 5 II
iPhone 17e wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 17e8275
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17e6040
- BatteryTie7070
- DisplaySony Xperia 5 II6286
- ConnectivityiPhone 17e8875
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueiPhone 17e8055
- iPhone 17e has the bigger battery4,005 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- iPhone 17e charges faster30W vs 21W
- iPhone 17e has a sharper main camera48 MP vs 12 MP
- Sony Xperia 5 II has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Sony Xperia 5 II is lighter163 g vs 169 g
- iPhone 17e launched cheaper$599 vs $949
- iPhone 17e has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 17e has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.1
- iPhone 17e has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17e wins — BeastScore 74.9/100
The iPhone 17e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 4,000 mAh) and faster charging (30W vs 21W). The Sony Xperia 5 II is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Higher-resolution main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP · Brighter screen: 1,200 nits vs 700 nits
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17e or Sony Xperia 5 II?
The iPhone 17e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 4,000 mAh) and faster charging (30W vs 21W). The Sony Xperia 5 II is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). BeastScore: iPhone 17e 74.9/100, Sony Xperia 5 II 75.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia 5 II?
iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch display and 4000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17e and Sony Xperia 5 II compare for speed?
iPhone 17e scores 80/100 for performance; Sony Xperia 5 II scores 80/100.
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