OnePlus 12R vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12R leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 12R scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 48/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. OnePlus 12R was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (62/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 12R edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.