Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 45/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 15 points higher (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (46/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.