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| Global Score | |
| 93.3 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-07-01 | 2017-10-19 |
| 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| Black, Grey and Purple | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1300.00 | $ 152.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 18.62 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.89 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia 1 III is better than Google Pixel 2 XL, having a score of 93.3 against 82.5. Although Xperia 1 III is a lot newer than Google Pixel 2 XL, it is just a little bit thicker and a little heavier. The Xperia 1 III features a bit superior processor than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Xperia 1 III also has 8 GB more RAM.
The Xperia 1 III has just a bit better screen than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has a better 1644 x 3840px resolution, a just a little better screen density and a little bit bigger display. Xperia 1 III takes much better photos and videos than Google Pixel 2 XL, because although it has a back camera with lesser mega-pixels and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, it also counts with a way larger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a bigger diafragm aperture for better low-light captures and video.
The Xperia 1 III has a superior memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has 256 GB internal storage and an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 1 TB. Sony Xperia 1 III has better battery duration than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has a 28% greater battery size.
Although Xperia 1 III is a better device, it costs a lot more than Google Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 2 XL. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Google Pixel 2 XL, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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