Motorola Moto G55 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 668,462).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G55 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G55

Performance 49
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 70
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Performance 68
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 185g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2321

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G55 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 668462 1320406
Geekbench Single 969 1662
Geekbench Multi 2321 4188
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 185 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G55

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G55

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 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 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G55 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
48/100
668462 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
65/100 +49.4%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Motorola Moto G55 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (68/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (90/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G55 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.