Oppo Reno9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max, 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 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,092,605).

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Oppo Reno9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo Reno9 Pro

Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 3537
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 174g vs 186g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 65/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1092605
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1139

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100).

Oppo Reno9 Pro: The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo Reno9 Pro Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1092605 1232200
Geekbench Single 1139 1500
Geekbench Multi 3842 3537
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) — 105
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, ColorOS 13 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 950 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 174 g 186 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno9 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
56/100
1092605 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +11.3%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Oppo Reno9 Pro by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo Reno9 Pro

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

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, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Oppo Reno9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.