ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Lighter: 172g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.