OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The OnePlus 15s (2026) 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 $700 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better camera (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the OnePlus 15s scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, 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 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $595. OnePlus 15s was $595 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.