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.

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 35 points (60/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 54
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
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: 1488 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 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).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Fast Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 329457 1232200
Geekbench Single 321 1488
Geekbench Multi 1128 3373
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +73.3%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
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 Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.