OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $700 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
OnePlus 15s
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 195g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus 15s scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $999 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. OnePlus 15s was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.