Nokia XR30 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR30

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability —
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes Nokia XR30 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 46/100

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia XR30 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1232200
Geekbench Single 905 1500
Geekbench Multi 2101 3537
Display 6.7" 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) — 105
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions — 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight — 186 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Nokia XR30

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Nokia XR30

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Nokia XR30

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +52.0%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia XR30 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia XR30

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (65/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.