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| Global Score | |
| 93.3 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Motorola |
| Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| 2021-07-01 | 2018-08-16 |
| 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches | 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| Black, Grey and Purple | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1300.00 | $ 297.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.1 |
| 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 2450 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 18.62 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.89 | 9.57 |
| 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 | 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 4.96 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia 1 III is way better than Motorola Moto Z3, with a global score of 93.3 against 77.6. Xperia 1 III's construction is noticeably newer, but somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker than the Motorola Moto Z3. These phones come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Xperia 1 III has the older 11 version and Motorola Moto Z3 has Android 9.0 Pie version.
The Xperia 1 III counts with a little better performance than Motorola Moto Z3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia 1 III also has a larger amount of RAM memory. The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with a brighter display than Motorola Moto Z3, because it has a bit bigger screen, a way better resolution of 1644 x 3840 and much more pixels per inch of screen.
The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with a much better storage capacity to install applications and games than Moto Z3, because although it has a slot for SD memory cards that admits 976 GB smaller, it also counts with more internal storage. The Xperia 1 III shoots much better pictures and videos than Motorola Moto Z3, and although they both have the same video definition and the same resolution camera in the back, the Xperia 1 III also has a lot bigger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, a larger aperture and higher video frame rates.
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a much better battery performance than Motorola Moto Z3, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity.
Although Xperia 1 III is a better device, it costs a lot more than Motorola Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Motorola Moto Z3. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Motorola Moto Z3, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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