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Sony Xperia 1 III vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Sony · 2021

Sony Xperia 1 III

80/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,300 USD

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord N30 SE

80/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Nord N30 SE BETTER THAN Sony Xperia 1 III?

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Sony Xperia 1 III

OnePlus Nord N30 SEWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Sony Xperia	OnePlus Nord	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W	Standard	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	12 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.5"	6.72"	6.72"
Chassis Weight	186g	N/A	186g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Sony Xperia 1 III:

✓813g lighter chassis (186g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8699 lower launch MSRP ($1300 vs $9999)
✓12MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord N30 SE:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.72" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Sony Xperia 1 III	OnePlus Nord N30 SE
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord N30 SE Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED 21:9 CinemaWide	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.5"	6.72"
Resolution & Density	3840x1644 (643 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Sony Xperia 1 III Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Dimensity 6020
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	128 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 OnePlus Nord N30 SE Wins Camera
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.7, OIS, ZEISS T*	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.3, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP, f/2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Sony Xperia 1 III Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	165 x 71 x 8.2 mm	N/A
Weight	186 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord N30 SE Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	11W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1300	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord N30 SE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord N30 SE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Dimensity 6020 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Sony Xperia 1 III:

Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy OnePlus Nord N30 SE:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia 1 III vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia 1 III or OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

OnePlus Nord N30 SE leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to Sony Xperia 1 III (79.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia 1 III and OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

Sony Xperia 1 III is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord N30 SE features a 6.72-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia 1 III and OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

In lab hardware evaluations, Sony Xperia 1 III scores 75/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord N30 SE scores 80/100.

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WHY IS OnePlus Nord N30 SE BETTER THAN Sony Xperia 1 III?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

OnePlus Nord N30 SE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia 1 III vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia 1 III or OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia 1 III and OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia 1 III and OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

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