Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 24/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 186g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia XZ
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 23MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 161g vs 186g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia XZ, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 36 points higher (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Sony Xperia XZ by 269.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ
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In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (65/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (46/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 36 points (60/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia XZ is a better fit for everyday use.