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 — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
OnePlus 13T
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- 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 (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus 13T scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). 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).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| 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 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 183.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. OnePlus 13T was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
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).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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 (92/100 vs 63/100).
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.