Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 907,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3060
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S20+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S20+ was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S20+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.