Google Pixel 4 XL vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 42/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513).
Google Pixel 4 XL
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 12MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 18 points higher (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 18/100). 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Google Pixel 4 XL are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 XL | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3040 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4 XL
Price unknownperformance
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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (46/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (42/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Google Pixel 4 XL are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4 XL — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.