OnePlus Ace 6 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $399 and $799. 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 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $399 vs $799
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 213g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Sony Xperia 5 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 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $399 | $799 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 173.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV (79/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (85/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.