Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 971,424); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2577
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.