OnePlus 13 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus 13 (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 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3537
- 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 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- 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 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, 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 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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 (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 155.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 13 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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 (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 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.