OnePlus 7 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700); the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 7
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the OnePlus 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 7 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads OnePlus 7 by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the OnePlus 7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.