Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 57/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3000
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 3 points higher (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.