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 (1,135,878 vs 954,090).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III
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: 1135878 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3281
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 179g
- Higher performance (64/100 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 (64/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3537 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 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 (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.