Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 55/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2920
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 5 points higher (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $449 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $850. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $850 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.