Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,527,231 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).

The Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 35
Value for money 62
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2527231 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 226g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Z60 Ultra scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).

Nubia Z60 Ultra: The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z60 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2527231 1119714
Geekbench Single 2205 1488
Geekbench Multi 7192 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 226 g 186 g
Launch price $599 $1299
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100
2527231 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -125.7%
1119714 AnTuTu

Nubia Z60 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 125.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z60 Ultra
$599
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $700. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 63/100).

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 Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.