Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3300mAh, 15W | 4500mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Software | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cream, Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Lavender, Pink, White | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 24, 2021 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | August 27, 2021 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹84,999 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2640 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 22:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 426 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1199 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Weight | 183 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IPX8 (Water Resistance) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED flash | Eye-Tracking, HDR, OIS | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | HDR10+ | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Capacity | 3300 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |

















