Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,781,240 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X90 Pro has the stronger camera (136 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).

The Vivo X90 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

Vivo X90 Pro

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 70
Battery 77
Portability 36
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Better main camera: 12MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 214g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 36/100)

What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1781240 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1745 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4351 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (65/100 vs 36/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu 1232200 1781240
Geekbench Single 1500 1745
Geekbench Multi 3537 4351
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 11W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 105 136
Main camera 12 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 186 g 214 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Vivo X90 Pro

  • Main: 3MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Vivo X90 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200
72/100 +30.8%
1781240 AnTuTu

Vivo X90 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Vivo X90 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (65/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.