Oppo A55s 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Oppo A55s 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A55s 5G doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A55s 5G
Performance 38
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 70
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Oppo A55s 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 186g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A55s 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).

Oppo A55s 5G: The Oppo A55s 5G 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 Oppo A55s 5G Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 435710 1232200
Geekbench Single 689 1488
Geekbench Multi 1597 3373
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 13 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.1×74.7×8.2 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Oppo A55s 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A55s 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A55s 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A55s 5G and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A55s 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
33/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +64.6%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Oppo A55s 5G by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A55s 5G
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (65/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (46/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A55s 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A55s 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo A55s 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A55s 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A55s 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A55s 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo A55s 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.