OnePlus 13 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the OnePlus 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 138.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.