Motorola Moto G55 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 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 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 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 668,462).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2321
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G55 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (65/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G55 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.