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| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 93.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Sony |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 |
| 2018-08-16 | 2021-07-01 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.60 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Grey and Purple |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 297.00 | $ 1300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 18.62 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.89 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia 1 III is much better than the Moto Z3, getting a 93.3 score against 77.6. Both of these devices have Android OS, but Xperia 1 III has 11 version while Moto Z3 has Android 9.0 Pie version. Xperia 1 III is a extremely newer cellphone than Moto Z3, although it's somewhat heavier and thicker. Sony Xperia 1 III has a more vivid screen than Motorola Moto Z3, because it has a lot higher resolution of 1644 x 3840, a lot better display density and a little larger screen.
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a bit better processor than Moto Z3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia 1 III also has 8 GB more RAM. Xperia 1 III features a superior storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Motorola Moto Z3, because although it has a slot for an external memory card that supports a maximum of 1 TB against 1,95 TB, it also counts with more internal storage.
The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with a much better camera than Moto Z3, and although they both have the same (4K) video definition and a 12 mega pixels resolution back-facing camera, the Sony Xperia 1 III also has a lot bigger sensor, faster 120 fps video frame rate and a bigger aperture for better low-light photography and videos.
The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with a superior battery lifetime than Moto Z3, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.
Although Sony Xperia 1 III is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Motorola Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Motorola Moto Z3. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Sony Xperia 1 III, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Motorola Moto Z3, giving up some features and specs.
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