OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $799 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 44/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1000
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the OnePlus 15 scores 17 points higher (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1000 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 174.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. OnePlus 15 is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (68/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.