Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the stronger camera (118 vs 105).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.