Sony Xperia 1 III vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.