Motorola Moto G55 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 8/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330).

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 26 points (34/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 26 points higher (34/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (31/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G55 Sony Xperia 1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 891237
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 30W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 178 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 26 points (34/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

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

The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 4/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.