OnePlus 15T vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The OnePlus 15T (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 $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 84
Portability 51
Value for money 84
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus 15T scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15T Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3676955 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 186 g
Launch price $799 $1299
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3676955 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -228.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 228.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 15T
$799
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 15T 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.