Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, 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 Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.