OnePlus 12R vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12R leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
OnePlus 12R
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus 12R scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 52/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (76/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 12R was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (62/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (76/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 12R is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 12R leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.