OnePlus Ace 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,907,512 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the OnePlus Ace 3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 3
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 66
Portability 46
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Ace 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1907512 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 207g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (66/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus Ace 3: The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace 3 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1907512 1320406
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 207 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1907512 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 -44.5%
1320406 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 3 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (66/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the OnePlus Ace 3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 3 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.