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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a better camera system, including higher photo and video quality, the Sony Xperia 1 III outperforms the Google Pixel 6. However, the Pixel 6 offers outstanding camera capabilities at its price point and has a longer battery life. While both phones have high-quality OLED displays, the Xperia 1 III features a higher refresh rate and a more detailed and sharper screen. In terms of battery life, the Pixel 6 lasts longer on a single charge. If you're looking for a more affordable option that delivers competitive features, the Pixel 6 is a great choice, but if you're willing to pay more for enhancements in screen detail and camera technology, the Xperia 1 III could be your preference. Both devices run Android, so the operating system shouldn't be a deciding factor between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
6.0
The Google Pixel 6 has good overall camera quality, while the Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6 has been evaluated to have good selfie capabilities which are significant for front camera performance, while the Sony Xperia 1 III's selfie capabilities are considered to be fair, impacting the overall quality of the front-facing camera experience. Both phones have comparable features across other camera aspects like photo and video dynamics, low light performance, and camera versatility, but the difference in selfie quality is a key discriminator when considering front camera usage.
Photo Quality
7.7
5.9
The Google Pixel 6 takes good photos, while the Sony Xperia 1 III takes poor photos.
The Google Pixel 6 delivers superior photo quality due, in part, to its outstanding software experience for photography that enhances aspects like dynamic range and low light performance; Sony Xperia 1 III, while offering a very good software experience as well, doesn't match up in terms of photo dynamic range and camera versatility, resulting in fairer photo outcomes.
Video Quality
7.0
6.0
The Google Pixel 6 takes good videos, while the Sony Xperia 1 III takes only fair videos.
The Google Pixel 6 and Sony Xperia 1 III both produce fair videos primarily due to the limitations in areas such as dynamic range and low light performance, as indicated by their fair scores in these categories. While both phones offer very good video stabilization and video resolution/framerate, the overall video software experience is also rated as very good, but these strengths do not fully compensate for the other areas where performance is not as strong.
Battery
6.9 Hours
5.6 Hours
The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6 has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.
Cost
$270
$899
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The Google Pixel 6 has a price of $270 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
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How the Google Pixel 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 6 | Sony Xperia 1 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | August 25, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.4" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 411 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4614 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 21 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.24" x 2.94" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.30 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Google Pixel 6
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Android Police
Taylor Kerns | April 2022
"It punches above its weight in nearly every way: performance is great, build quality is very good, and the cameras positively rip. this is a big phone, which is a bit of a shock after the compact Pixel 4 and Pixel 5. But it’s a very good big phone at a very good price."
Sony Xperia 1 III
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TechRadar
James Peckham | August 2021
"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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