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Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 III and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 III, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 187.1 g
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 84.2 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 889,100 | 899,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,465 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,533 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple | Grey, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 187.1 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % | 87.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,644 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 643 ppi Best value | 421 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA | Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.46 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.51 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21 | SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09 |
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