Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 597,974); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1836
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (65/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (47/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.