Samsung Galaxy A91 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Samsung Galaxy A91 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A91
Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Samsung Galaxy A91 better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A91 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

Samsung Galaxy A91: The Samsung Galaxy A91 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A91 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1232200
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, One UI Android 11
NFC no yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A91
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A91 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A91 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
51/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +33.1%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A91
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Samsung Galaxy A91 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy A91 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A91 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy A91 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.