OnePlus Ace 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 7
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 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 7 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 7 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OnePlus Ace 7 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.