Nokia G50 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).
Nokia G50
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1597
- Lighter: 186g vs 220g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 17 points higher (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (65/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nokia G50 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia G50 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (65/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (46/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nokia G50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.