Fairphone 4 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $449 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 31/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 III has the stronger camera (105 vs 69); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1299
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 29 points higher (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, 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 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Fairphone 4 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Fairphone 4 was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 29 points (60/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.