OnePlus 12R vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,844,595).
OnePlus 12R
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 52/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1499 |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus 12R by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1000. OnePlus 12R was $1000 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.