Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.