Nokia G50 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nokia G50 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1597
  • Lighter: 192g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (62/100 vs 39/100).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G50 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 435710 2096581
Geekbench Single 689 2205
Geekbench Multi 1597 7192
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 220 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +79.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nokia G50 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (81/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (62/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.