Apple iPhone Duo vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery (4883 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4883 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 11W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1999
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (59/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 188.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Sony Xperia 1 III was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (59/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Duo is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.