Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 4 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 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.