Oppo Reno8 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 954,090).

The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 45
Portability 75
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3281
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Oppo Reno8 5G scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

Oppo Reno8 5G: The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno8 5G Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 954090 1119714
Geekbench Single 1114 1488
Geekbench Multi 3281 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 112
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
51
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno8 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1300
56/100
954090 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 +14.8%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (84/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.