OnePlus 13T vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,173,674); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3173674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus 13T by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. OnePlus 13T was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (69/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the OnePlus 13T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.