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 60/100 (a 15-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 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2527231 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- 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 (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- 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 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 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 Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z60 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 105.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (83/100 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 Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100).
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 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
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 — 60/100.
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 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 65/100).
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.