OnePlus Ace 3 vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,907,512 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).

The OnePlus Ace 3 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 3
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 66
Portability 46
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes OnePlus Ace 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1907512 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 207g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus Ace 3 scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (76/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus Ace 3: The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace 3 Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1907512 1119714
Geekbench Single 2004 1488
Geekbench Multi 5311 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 207 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1907512 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -70.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 3 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Ace 3
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (76/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The OnePlus Ace 3 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 3 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.