Infinix Zero 30 vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero 30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 979,624); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).

The Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 30
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 69
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1120
  • Lighter: 168g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Zero 30 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Infinix Zero 30 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

Infinix Zero 30: The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Zero 30 Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 979624 1119714
Geekbench Single 1120 1488
Geekbench Multi 3665 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, XOS 13 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 30
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 50MP
54
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 30
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero 30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Zero 30 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Zero 30 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
61/100
979624 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 +12.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Infinix Zero 30 by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Zero 30
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Infinix Zero 30 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 30 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 30 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Infinix Zero 30 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 30 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Zero 30 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.