If you prioritize a lower price and longer battery life, the Motorola Moto G100 is a good option, but it has a plastic body and an LCD screen that doesn't offer the high-resolution or high refresh rate of the Sony Xperia 1 III. On the other hand, if you prefer a phone with a premium feel, the Sony Xperia 1 III has a glass back, a higher-resolution OLED screen for crisper visuals, and more powerful camera features, including RAW output, HDR video, and higher video recording frame rates. However, the Xperia 1 III is significantly more expensive and has a shorter battery life than the Moto G100. Both phones operate on Android and offer 5G connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Moto G100
The Motorola Moto G100 has no clear advantages over the Sony Xperia 1 III.
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
Best in class display quality
Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.9/10
6.0/10
The Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola Moto G100 has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Moto G100's cameras fall short due to their poor performance across several aspects including selfies, which was very important, and the overall photo experience, with all considered areas from dynamic range to low light performance being poor.
Photo Quality
4.9/10
5.9/10
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Motorola Moto G100 both have poor photos, though the Sony Xperia 1 III takes somewhat better photos.
The Motorola Moto G100 delivers poorer photo quality mainly due to its overall lack of competency in all key photography areas including selfie quality, resolution, dynamic range, and low light performance, showing a particular weakness with selfie photos.
Video Quality
4.7/10
6.0/10
The Sony Xperia 1 III takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Moto G100 takes poor videos.
The Motorola Moto G100 takes poor videos mainly because of its subpar video software experience, lack of video stabilization, and poor low light and dynamic range performance; the Sony Xperia 1 III offers a fair video experience, notably with better video software experience, stabilization, and microphone quality, although it still faces challenges with dynamic range and low-light scenarios.
Battery
7.1 Hours
5.6 Hours
The Motorola Moto G100 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$300
$899
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The Motorola Moto G100 has a price of $300 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
"A budget gaming-capable phone that foregoes the AMOLED screen hype and camera cost implications to deliver a half-price near-flagship that, in use, adds up to oh so much more. Even plugging away at games for hours at a time doesn't cause too much trouble where battery is concerned. The 5,000mAh cell is a big part of the reason for the G100's above average weight, but it's a great capacity to have at your fingertips."
"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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