Sony Xperia 1 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 52/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 891,237).
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better display (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 3 points higher (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| Main camera | — | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Sony Xperia 1 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.