OnePlus Ace 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $399 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 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 3,391,399).
OnePlus Ace 6
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $399 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3391399
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (90/100 vs 73/100). 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 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 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 15 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $399 | $1499 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- 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
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OnePlus Ace 6 by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1100. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $1100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (90/100 vs 73/100).
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 (63/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the OnePlus Ace 6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 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 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.