OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,621,671).
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3621671
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1499 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus 15 by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $700. OnePlus 15 is cheaper by $700.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.