OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $700 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-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 (3,942,923 vs 3,842,882).
OnePlus 15s
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3842882
- 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 200g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $1499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the OnePlus 15s scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (62/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). 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 15s (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (62/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $700 | $1499 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $799. OnePlus 15s is cheaper by $799.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
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 15s (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (62/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15s edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.