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).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G55 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 49
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 70
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 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: 1488 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 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).

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 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 G55 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 668462 1232200
Geekbench Single 969 1488
Geekbench Multi 2321 3373
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G55 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
48/100
668462 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +45.8%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G55 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G55
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
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 Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.