OnePlus 13T vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $650 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus 13T scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 13T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 179.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. OnePlus 13T was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.