OPPO Find X9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OPPO Find X9 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,508,681 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the OPPO Find X9 Pro has the stronger camera (166 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OPPO Find X9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3508681 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10800 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 217g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OPPO Find X9 Pro scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 Pro — 84/100, 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 X9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3508681 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10800 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | 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 / ColorOS 15.2 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- 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 X9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 19:04 hrs, total 35:19 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 184.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. OPPO Find X9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Pro leads on camera score (93/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Pro 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.