Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 35/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 515,647); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1736
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 25 points higher (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 139.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y53t 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (65/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (90/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.