OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-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 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1295
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the OnePlus 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $496. OnePlus 15 was $496 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.