Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) 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 52/100 (a 8-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 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 S10 Lite vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). 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 S10 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Price unknownDetailed 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 S10 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.