Nokia X20 vs Sony Xperia Ace III

The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X20 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Ace III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).

The Nokia X20 edges out the Sony Xperia Ace III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
Sony Xperia Ace III
Performance 38
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 49
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 10/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4470 mAh
  • Lighter: 162g vs 220g

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nokia X20 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (47/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (47/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (72/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Ace III: The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X20 Sony Xperia Ace III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 435710 435710
Geekbench Single 689 689
Geekbench Multi 1597 1597
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1496
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm
Weight 220 g 162 g
Launch price $415
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 5.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1496
  • Refresh rate: —
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X20 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Ace III Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
35/100
435710 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (47/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (49/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (72/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?

The Nokia X20 edges out the Sony Xperia Ace III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Sony Xperia Ace III?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Sony Xperia Ace III?

The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.