OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 223.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 15 was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15 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.