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If you're looking for a phone that's more affordable, the Motorola Edge (2020) is a good option with a budget-friendly price, and it comes with features such as a plastic body, curved OLED screen, moderately high screen refresh rate, and decent camera capabilities. It has a larger screen and a good battery life for its price. Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a premium phone with a glass body, higher screen resolution, superior camera quality including HDR video, and overall better performance with a more powerful processor and more RAM. It also boasts a high screen refresh rate and better build quality. However, these enhancements come with a higher cost. If you prioritize performance and camera quality and are willing to invest more, the Sony Xperia 1 III may better suit your needs. Otherwise, the Motorola Edge (2020) presents a cost-effective balance of features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2020)
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.7
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2020) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a poor selfie camera performance which includes factors like resolution and low light capability, whereas the Sony Xperia 1 III, despite also having poor photo dynamic range and low light performance, offers a fair selfie experience. Additionally, the Sony's overall photos software experience is rated higher than the Motorola's, contributing to a better camera experience.
Photo Quality
4.8
5.9
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Motorola Edge (2020) both have poor photos, though the Sony Xperia 1 III takes somewhat better photos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) has poor-quality selfies largely due to its subpar photos software experience and limited camera versatility. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 1 III captures fair selfies with better software experience and greater camera versatility, although they both have room for improvement in photos dynamic range and low-light performance.
Video Quality
4.2
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor videos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor videos partially due to its lower video software experience and stabilization, whereas the Sony Xperia 1 III delivers fair video quality, benefiting from better video software experience and dynamic range handling. Additionally, the Mic quality on the Xperia is fair, contributing to better overall video performance compared to the poor microphone quality on the Motorola Edge.
Battery
7.8 Hours
5.6 Hours
The Motorola Edge (2020) has 7.8 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$120
$899
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a price of $120 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.
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How the Motorola Edge (2020) and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Edge (2020) | Sony Xperia 1 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$120 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 29, 2020 | August 25, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD765G | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.36" x 2.8" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.63 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 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 | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Solar Black | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | Yes | |
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Motorola Edge (2020)
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Tom Bedford | July 2020
"The Motorola Edge has a battery that won’t leave you wanting, whether you just want to take some pictures, or play games and record videos for much of the day, so if you don’t want to worry about having to top up your device all the time, the Edge might be a good choice. Leaving aside its impressive specs and features, the Motorola Edge just looks pretty good, and it feels great in the hand too, so if ‘style’ is a factor in your phone-buying decisions the Edge is well worth a look."
Sony Xperia 1 III
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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 Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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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