Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X Note

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X Note (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Note leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Note has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).

The Vivo X Note edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
Vivo X Note
Performance 69
Display 87
Camera 55
Battery 71
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 216g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Vivo X Note better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X Note, the Vivo X Note scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Note and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X Note are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (65/100 vs 45/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X Note: The Vivo X Note is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Vivo X Note
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1232200 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 11W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 168.8×80.3×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 216 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 X Note
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo X Note
  • 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
87
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Vivo X Note
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Vivo X Note Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 +4.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo X Note 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 X Note
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Note and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X Note are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (65/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X Note?

The Vivo X Note edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III 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 X Note?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X Note — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X Note?

The Vivo X Note leads on camera score (55/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X Note?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Note is a better fit for active users.