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).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno 5G
Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 24
Portability 36
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
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: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 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).

Oppo Reno 5G: The Oppo Reno 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno 5G Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1232200
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
80
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno 5G
  • 4065 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno 5G and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
48/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +33.1%
1232200 AnTuTu

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
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
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 Oppo Reno 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.