Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 186g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1232200 750481
Geekbench Single 1488 936
Geekbench Multi 3373 2318
Display 6.5" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
Wireless charging 11W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68 IP54
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 173 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 Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 -64.2%
750481 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.