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| Global Score | |
| 93.3 | 85.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-08-11 |
| 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches | 6.54 x 2.84 x 0.27 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Black, Grey and Purple | Cream, Lavender and Phantom Black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 1300.00 | $ 1000.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 425 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.63 |
| 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 | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.89 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3300mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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 Sony Xperia 1 III has an overall score of 93.3, which is just a bit better than Galaxy Z Flip 3's 85.6 general score. Both of these phones use the same Android 11 OS. Despite being the best cellphone in this comparison review, Sony Xperia 1 III's design is somewhat thicker and a bit heavier than the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Sony Xperia 1 III features a bit faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Sony Xperia 1 III also has a higher amount of RAM memory. The Xperia 1 III has a brighter screen than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per inch in the display and a lot higher 1644 x 3840 resolution.
The Xperia 1 III counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because it has more internal storage capacity and a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 1 TB. The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with improved battery life than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity.
Sony Xperia 1 III captures greater photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, and although they both have a same resolution back facing camera, the Sony Xperia 1 III also has a bigger camera aperture.
The Sony Xperia 1 III costs more money than the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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