OnePlus 14 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $830 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- 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: $830 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro 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 14 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. OnePlus 14 Pro was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro 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 14 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro 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.