OPPO Find X8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,183,101 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra has the stronger camera (168 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OPPO Find X8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3183101 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OPPO Find X8 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OPPO Find X8 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X8 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3183101 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.8×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X8 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X8 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X8 Ultra
- 6100 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:45 hrs, total 28:25 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 158.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. OPPO Find X8 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OPPO Find X8 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X8 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.