OnePlus Ace 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $399 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 79
Design 33
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $1000

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 213g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 41/100).

OnePlus Ace 6: The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace 6 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3391399 1320406
Geekbench Single 3050 1675
Geekbench Multi 9300 4453
Display 6.8" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2800x1272 1644x3840
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 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 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 213 g 185 g
Price $399 $1000
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 7800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
79
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
65/100
3391399 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -156.8%
1320406 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 156.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Ace 6
$399
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000

Price difference: $601. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $601.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 19/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (56/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (79/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.