Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo S60 Vitality
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo S60 Vitality (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; launch prices were $1299 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 Vitality has the bigger battery (7200 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 1,099,769).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo S60 Vitality
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3276
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S60 Vitality better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo S60 Vitality, the Vivo S60 Vitality scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads (70/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo S60 Vitality — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo S60 Vitality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1099769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S60 Vitality
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S60 Vitality
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo S60 Vitality
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo S60 Vitality, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo S60 Vitality by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Vivo S60 Vitality was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Vivo S60 Vitality edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo S60 Vitality — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S60 Vitality is a better fit for active users.