Sony Xperia 1 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 8/100 vs 7/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Sony Xperia 1
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3330 mAh
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 1 points higher (8/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | — | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (77/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.