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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger battery and screen size, the OnePlus 12R is a solid choice, as it offers a bigger battery and a larger, curved display. However, despite its older age, the Sony Xperia 5 III may appeal to audiophiles and photographers with its 3.5mm headphone jack and versatile camera setup, including a telephoto lens with 4x zoom. The Sony device also features a traditional 21:9 screen aspect ratio which might be preferred for some users, and has a more pocketable form factor due to its smaller size. Although both phones run Android and support 5G, the OnePlus 12R might offer a slightly better battery life, while the Sony device has a slightly higher vertical screen resolution. Choose the OnePlus for a more modern, larger display with significant battery capacity or the Sony for its audio jack, camera zoom, and portable design, but expect to pay a bit more for the latter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- Good for taking photos
- Fair for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 5 III
- The Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III has only fair overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 12R's cameras are considered poor because although it performs adequately in many categories, it falls short in the crucial area of selfie quality compared to the Sony Xperia 5 III. While the Xperia 5 III's cameras are rated as fair, this is in part because it offers a better balance across different aspects like selfie quality and overall photo and video capabilities.
Photo Quality
7.4
5.9
The OnePlus 12R takes good photos, while the Sony Xperia 5 III takes poor photos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor photos mainly because, despite having a good overall software experience, its selfie quality is just good, which is notably lower than what some users might expect. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 5 III produces fair photos as it offers a poor dynamic range and low light performance which may affect the overall photo quality despite having a fair selfie score.
Video Quality
6.6
6.0
The OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 5 III both have only fair videos, though the OnePlus 12R takes somewhat better videos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor videos due to its modest video stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality, while the Sony Xperia 5 III, despite having fair video quality, offers better video software experience and stabilization, although it doesn’t excel in dynamic range and low light performance either.
Battery
8.2 Hours
7.3 Hours
The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12R has a screen size of 6.78 inches and the Sony Xperia 5 III is 6.1 inches.
Cost
$500
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The OnePlus 12R has a price of $500 and the Sony Xperia 5 III costs $450.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12R | Sony Xperia 5 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $450 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 13, 2024 | October 8, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.78" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2520 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 450 | 449 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G2 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.43" x 2.96" | 6.18" x 2.68" | |
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 | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | Black, Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Robert Triggs | October 2022
"The Sony Xperia 5 III excels when it comes to rear camera photography, its display and multi-media features, and all-day battery life. Buy the Xperia 5 III if you’re looking for a fun but imperfect camera setup, customizable gaming features, all-day battery life, and all the best multimedia capabilities that Sony has to offer"
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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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