OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 15s scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. OnePlus 15s was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus 15s 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.