Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 III has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 III has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 III | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 66999 | Rs. 65990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 20, 2021 . The cost of Sony Xperia 1 III is Rs. 66999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 04, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is Rs. 65990.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 6.73 inch screen. Sony Xperia 1 III has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has AMOLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 643 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 383 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Sony's phone ~ 84.2%. Sony Xperia 1 III has 21:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 III has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Sony Xperia 1 III's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 III's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 III | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 1 III | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 20, 2021 | September 04, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 643 PPI | ~ 383 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung DeX Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-2.8 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 | |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5100 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 55W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 30W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |