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 — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-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 (1,294,871 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo X Note
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: 1294871 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- 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 (68/100 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 6 points higher (66/100 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 (68/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo X Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Note
- 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X Note
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Note leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Note
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Note and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 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 6 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 — 66/100.
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.