OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the OnePlus 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
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 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.