OnePlus Ace 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $399 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 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 leads (79/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 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 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 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
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 170.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. OnePlus Ace 6 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (79/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 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 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 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.