Oppo Reno 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Oppo Reno 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4065); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno 5G
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Oppo Reno 5G better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4065 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (65/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno 5G | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4065 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.2×9.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno 5G
- 4065 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno 5G and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Oppo Reno 5G by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (42/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (65/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Oppo Reno 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.