OnePlus 13 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 213g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 13 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3119308 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP69 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 213 g 186 g
Launch price $899 $1299
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -178.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 13 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 13 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.