ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL — 16/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.