Nothing Phone (3) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
8categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3), outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3) takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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) vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 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 | 3000 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,399 |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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