OnePlus 7 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 7
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 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
- Lighter: 168g vs 182g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 7 leads (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the OnePlus 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 7 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads OnePlus 7 by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the OnePlus 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (35/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the OnePlus 7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus 7 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.