Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,726,985 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: 1726985 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (73/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726985 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" pOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.1×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
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 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 70/100, 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 (64/100 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 (70/100 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 active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.