OnePlus 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the OnePlus 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 7

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 67
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes OnePlus 7 better?

  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 186g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 7 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1232200
Geekbench Single 968 1500
Geekbench Multi 2731 3537
Display 6.4" Optic AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1644x3840
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) — 105
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 182 g 186 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

OnePlus 7

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 7

  • 6.4" Optic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 7

  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +33.1%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads OnePlus 7 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 7

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (46/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (42/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the OnePlus 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.