OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $700 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,320,406).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $700 vs $1000

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 195g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the OnePlus 15s scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (62/100 vs 41/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1320406
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2640x1216 1644x3840
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 185 g
Price $700 $1000
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -198.6%
1320406 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 198.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000

Price difference: $300. OnePlus 15s is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (62/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.