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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you're looking for a phone that is more budget-friendly and offers a larger battery capacity, the OnePlus 12R would be a good choice. However, if you're willing to pay more for a phone with higher internal storage and premium features like front-facing stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack, the Sony Xperia 1 III would be advisable. The Sony Xperia 1 III also has a higher screen resolution and better screen quality, which could enhance your viewing experience. Both phones have a high refresh rate OLED display and multiple cameras, but the OnePlus has better camera versatility and selfie quality features. The software experience for taking photos and videos is very good on both phones. Keep in mind that the Sony Xperia 1 III has a telephoto camera with 4x zoom, which the OnePlus 12R lacks, providing an advantage for zoom photography. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- Good for taking photos
- Fair for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Excellent performance
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
- The Sony Xperia 1 III has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12R.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.5
6.0
The OnePlus 12R has good overall camera quality, while the Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 12R's camera is described as having good performance across various parameters, including the software experience and low light capabilities. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 III, while also rated good in versatility and selfie quality, has fair to poor scores in low light performance and dynamic range, which could make it less capable in challenging lighting conditions.
Photo Quality
7.4
5.9
The OnePlus 12R takes good photos, while the Sony Xperia 1 III takes poor photos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor photos reflecting its lower selfie quality and underwhelming performance in resolution, software experience, dynamic range, and low light conditions compared to other phones. By contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 III captures fair photos, outperforming the OnePlus 12R in the same areas, perhaps not excelling but delivering a decent camera versatility and overall better photography experience.
Video Quality
6.6
6.0
The OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 1 III both have only fair videos, though the OnePlus 12R takes somewhat better videos.
The OnePlus 12R delivers poor video performance due to its average software experience, stabilization, and dynamic range for video, while its low light video and microphone quality are good but the video resolution and framerate are just good. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 1 III provides fair video quality because, despite having very good video stabilization and software experience, its dynamic range and low light performance for video are only fair, with microphone quality also being fair.
Battery
8.2 Hours
5.6 Hours
The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$500
$899
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The OnePlus 12R has a price of $500 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12R has a screen size of 6.78 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12R | Sony Xperia 1 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 13, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.78" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 450 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G2 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.43" x 2.96" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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James Peckham | August 2021
"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."
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About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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