OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $555 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 217g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 178.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (65/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.