Sony Xperia 1 VII vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 7/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 207g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 52 points higher (59/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 52 points (59/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.