Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
7categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
5categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and smooth everyday multitasking.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $1399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) Pro vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000Winner | 2,950,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | 10100 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,399 |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh