OnePlus Open vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The OnePlus Open (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Open leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Open has the bigger battery (4805 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Open is faster in AnTuTu (1,704,161 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).

The OnePlus Open edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Open

Performance 75
Display 68
Camera 78
Battery 49
Portability 52
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes OnePlus Open better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1704161 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 4805 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 239g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Open vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OnePlus Open scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Open leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Open leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Open is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Open (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Open significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Open is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

OnePlus Open: The OnePlus Open is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus Open Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1704161 1232200
Geekbench Single 2004 1500
Geekbench Multi 5311 3537
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMO 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2268x2440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4805 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) — 105
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX4 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 153.4×143.1×5.8 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 239 g 186 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

OnePlus Open

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 20MP
78
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus Open

  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMO
  • Resolution: 2268x2440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
68
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus Open

  • 4805 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

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

OnePlus Open Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
69/100
1704161 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 -38.3%
1232200 AnTuTu

OnePlus Open leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Open

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Open is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OnePlus Open (90/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Open significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Open is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Open or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Open edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Open and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Open has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Open or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Open leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Open or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Open leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Open over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The OnePlus Open is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.