Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X200 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X200 Ultra has the stronger camera (167 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo X200 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $889 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100; 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 Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X200 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo X200 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 3092340 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10095 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | 167 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $889 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Vivo X200 Ultra was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X200 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.