Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 60/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,232,200).

Both devices scored the same rating of 60/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 50
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 194g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 60/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1232200 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 11W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 194 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100 +4.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?

Both devices scored 60/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.