Sony Xperia 1 III vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Both devices score the same overall rating of 52/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513).

Both devices scored the same rating of 52/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 54
Display 82
Camera 44
Battery 27
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 186g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 52/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1119714 824513
Geekbench Single 1488 968
Geekbench Multi 3373 2731
Display 6.5" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 18W
Wireless charging 11W
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 175 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100 -35.8%
824513 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (42/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

Both devices scored 52/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 III.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.