OnePlus 15T vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 15T (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; launch prices were $799 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the OnePlus 15T scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 15T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. OnePlus 15T was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15T edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.