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 — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-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 (2,849,183 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
OnePlus 13
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2849183 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 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 (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 13 scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (91/100 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 — 78/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 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).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2849183 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 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 | |
| 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 |
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
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
We compared OnePlus 13 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 131.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 13 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 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).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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 (91/100 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.