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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 52/100 (a 8-point difference). 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 (1,232,200 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- 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 portability (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). 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 (65/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 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 | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
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?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 60/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 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.