OnePlus Nord 2T vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 954,090).

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 63
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3281
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 2T Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 954090 1232200
Geekbench Single 1114 1488
Geekbench Multi 3281 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 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 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2T MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100
954090 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +22.6%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 2T
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.