OnePlus 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 13/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513); the OnePlus 7 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 197g).
OnePlus 7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Lighter: 182g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 46 points higher (59/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 7 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (41/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads OnePlus 7 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (48/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (41/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (72/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 by 46 points (59/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OnePlus 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.