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| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 93.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-01 |
| 6.36 x 2.87 x 0.31 inches | 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.63 ounces | 6.60 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Green and White | Black, Grey and Purple |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 1300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| 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 |
| 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 18.62 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 35.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (30 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.99 | 10.89 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.1 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.48 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | 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 ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, having a 93.3 score against 78.1. These phones come with the same Android 11 operating system. The Xperia 1 III construction is a little bit lighter but a little bit thicker than the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, and both were released only 1 months apart. The Xperia 1 III features a better looking screen than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a lot higher 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution and a way better pixel density.
Xperia 1 III features a very superior storage for apps and games than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, because it has 256 GB internal memory and a SD memory slot that admits a maximum of 1 TB. Xperia 1 III features a bit faster CPU than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xperia 1 III also has a higher amount of RAM.
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra features a better camera than Xperia 1 III, because it has a camera with way more mega-pixels, a much higher 7680x4320 video resolution and a larger aperture for better photos and videos in low-light environments. The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra counts with a little longer battery performance than Sony Xperia 1 III, because it has 4600mAh of battery capacity.
The Xperia 1 III is a lot more expensive than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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