Motorola Moto G Fast vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 25/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 35 points higher (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Fast | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Fast
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (65/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (46/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 35 points (60/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.