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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 93.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Sony |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2016-10-02 | 2021-07-01 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 6.60 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Grey and Purple |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | $ 1300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.88 | 18.62 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 |
| 10.45 | 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 | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.88 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 a general score of 93.3, which is a lot better than Xperia XZ's general score of 73.5. Sony Xperia 1 III's body has the same thickness than Xperia XZ, but it is heavier. The Xperia 1 III features a more vivid display than Xperia XZ, because it has a way better resolution of 1644 x 3840px, a larger screen and a way higher quantity of pixels per display inch.
Sony Xperia 1 III has a bit more powerful processor than Xperia XZ, because it has 4 more CPU cores and a higher amount of RAM. Xperia 1 III shoots clearer photos and videos than Xperia XZ, because although it has a worse video definition and a back camera with a much lower resolution, it also counts with a larger camera aperture for better photos and video in low-light situations and a lot bigger back-facing camera sensor.
The Xperia 1 III features a superior storage capacity for applications and games than Xperia XZ, because it has 256 GB internal storage and an external memory slot that holds a maximum of 1 TB. The Xperia 1 III features a much better battery performance than Xperia XZ, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity instead of 2900mAh.
Although Xperia 1 III is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Xperia XZ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Xperia XZ. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Xperia XZ, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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