Nokia X10 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $309 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 35/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4470); 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 210g).
Nokia X10
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $1299
- Overall rating 35/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Nokia X10 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 25 points higher (60/100 vs 35/100). 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 Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X10 — 12/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (65/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nokia X10 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $309 | $1299 |
Nokia X10
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X10
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X10
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nokia X10 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia X10 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $990. Nokia X10 was $990 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (65/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (46/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X10 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia X10 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X10 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 X10 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X10 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.