OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (76/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (76/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4231988 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.7×None×None mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 272.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 5 III was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (96/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (76/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.