OPPO Find X9 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OPPO Find X9 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,400,423 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes OPPO Find X9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3400423 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OPPO Find X9 scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 — 78/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3400423 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.9×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 199.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OPPO Find X9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.