Sony Xperia 1 III vs ZTE Voyage 30

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Voyage 30 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); 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 ZTE Voyage 30 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
ZTE Voyage 30
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes ZTE Voyage 30 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the ZTE Voyage 30, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Voyage 30 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Voyage 30: The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III ZTE Voyage 30
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1232200 515647
Geekbench Single 1488 688
Geekbench Multi 3373 1794
Display 6.5" OLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1644x3840 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 11W
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 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 163.2×75.5×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 181 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
ZTE Voyage 30
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and ZTE Voyage 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
ZTE Voyage 30 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
33/100 -139.0%
515647 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads ZTE Voyage 30 by 139.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
ZTE Voyage 30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (65/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (90/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (46/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Voyage 30 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Voyage 30 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Voyage 30?

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 ZTE Voyage 30?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.