OnePlus 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the OnePlus 7 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 7
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 7 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus 7 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.