OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $555 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,429,868); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $555 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3429868
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $555 | $1499 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $944. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is cheaper by $944.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.