OnePlus 14 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $830 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
OnePlus 14 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 14 Pro — 82/100, 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (76/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $999 |
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. OnePlus 14 Pro was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (77/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.