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OnePlus OnePlus 15T vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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OnePlusOnePlus 15TSonyXperia 1 VIII
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026June 2026
Display
Screen size6.32″6.5″
Resolution2640 × 12162340 × 1080
Sharpness460 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFlat OLED, 10-bit colour, 100% DCI-P3 in supported modes; 60/90/120/144/165 Hz adaptive switching. Exact maker table does not claim LTPO or 1 HzOLED, Full HD+, HDR
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detailMaker: 800 nits typical maximum normal brightness and 1,800 nits typical maximum triggered full-screen brightness; minimum 1 nit–
Always-on displaySupportedAlways show time and info (lock screen setting; includes battery level)
Screen protectionOPPO Crystal Shield glass (Chinese maker name translated)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresHigh-frequency PWM at ≤70 nits, DC-like dimming above 70 nits; eye-comfort, sunlight, white-point, motion-sickness and game-colour modes. Wet-finger and glove touch support do not establish immersion conditions1–120 Hz variable refresh rate; Creator mode and Auto creator mode; Real-time HDR drive; Sunlight Vision with adaptive brightness; light sensors on the front and back adjust brightness and colour; BRAVIA-style picture processing (Xperia Intelligence)
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 1 TB
CPUEight cores: two prime and six performance; up to 4.608 GHz, 3 nm–
GPUAdreno 840, up to 1,200 MHz–
Memory12 or 16 GB LPDDR5X Ultra Pro. Matcha finish offered only with 12/256 and 16/512; white and cocoa offered with all five memory combinations–
Storage type256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB UFS 4.1, depending on configurationmicroSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB, in the SIM tray
Cooling5,150 mm² vapour chamber (maker overview); gaming frame interpolation remains distinct from native renderingVapour chamber and heat-spreading sheet
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone48 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP48 MP
Optical zoom3.5×2.9×
Front camera16 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony main camera, optical format 1/1.56 inch, f/1.8, six-element lens, 24 mm equivalent; autofocus and two-axis OIS48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor (two-layer transistor pixel stacked CMOS); 12 MP photos by default, 48 MP in 48 MP mode; hybrid stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–48 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; 12 MP photos; close-up shooting
Telephoto camera50 MP periscope, f/2.8, four-element lens, 85 mm equivalent; autofocus, two-axis OIS and 3.5× optical zoom48 MP, 70 mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; 12 MP photos; tele-macro; hybrid stabilisation
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, four-element lens, 23 mm equivalent; autofocus not published in exact maker table12 MP, ƒ/2.0
Zoom3.5× optical telephoto, up to 120× digital for photos; maker 7× “lossless” claim is not a second native optical magnification. No ultra-wide camera16, 24, 48, 70 and 140 mm; 48 mm and 140 mm are 2× crops (12 MP) from the 24 mm and 70 mm cameras; 70 mm is 2.9× the main camera's focal length
Video recording8K 30; 4K or 1080p 30/60/120, 720p 30. Stabilised 4K/1080p 30/60 and 720p 30. Dolby Vision 4K/1080p 30/60/120; slow motion 4K 120, 1080p 120/240, 720p 240/480; time-lapse 4K/1080p 30. Video zoom up to 3.5× optical or 18× digital4K at up to 120 fps; HDR (HLG/BT.2020) or SDR (BT.709); S-Cinetone for mobile; slow motion at 120 fps in 4K or Full HD; AI Camerawork subject tracking and Auto Framing
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps, stabilisation at both; HDR, multi-view and 1080p 30 time-lapse supported–
Camera featuresLUMO imaging, LED flash, portrait, night, Master, Pro video, panorama, tilt-shift, long exposure, multi-view, scanning and AI ID photo; JPG, PNG, HEIF and RAWAI Camera Assistant suggests looks, lenses and background blur for each scene; RAW multi-frame processing on all three cameras; Creative Look presets; Face/Eye AF for people and animals; Pro photo and Pro video modes; Bokeh mode; ZEISS T* coating on every lens
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detailSingle cell: 7,500 mAh typical (27.90 Wh), 7,270 mAh rated (27.05 Wh)Rated 4,850 mAh; Sony says it lasts two days per charge and that Battery Care keeps the battery healthy for four years; EU energy label class A, 51 h 7 min per charge, 1,400 charge cycles
Wired chargingUp to 100 W SUPERVOOC or 100 W UFCS; compatible 80 W and lower SUPERVOOC, 44 W third-party UFCS, 55 W PPS, 18 W PD and 18 W QC. Global bypass power supported; actual speed depends on adapter and conditions30 W, 50% in about 30 minutes (GSMArena; Sony's UK page couldn't be read); no charger in the box
Wireless chargingUp to 50 W wireless flash charging with compatible equipment; wireless charger not in standard phone packageQi wireless charging; 15 W (GSMArena)
Charges other devicesUp to 10 W reverse wired charging; reverse wireless supported by exact maker overview, wattage unpublishedBattery share wirelessly charges other Qi devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight194 g200 g
Thickness8.35 mm8.3 mm
Height × width150.56 × 71.82 mm162 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsGlass front, aluminium-alloy mid-frame and glass-fibre rear. White finish uses micro-arc oxidation on frame; rear is not glassAluminium frame and glass back, both with a fine textured finish inspired by raw ore
Colours治愈白巧 (White Chocolate), 松弛抹茶 (Matcha), 纯粹可可 (Cocoa); English descriptions translate Chinese maker namesGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red; Native Gold (16 GB + 1 TB only)
ButtonsConfigurable shortcut key on left; power and volume on rightTwo-stage shutter button (long press opens the camera); volume and zoom button; power button with fingerprint sensor
Water resistance detailMaker IP66/IP68/IP69 under GB/T 4208-2017 and IP69K under ISO 20653:2023. IP66/IP69/IP69K tests position phone upright, USB port upwards; protection may decline with wear. Exact immersion depth/time not published in read footnoteIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance; IPX8 tested in 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; keep the SIM/microSD tray closed
BiometricsIn-display ultrasonic fingerprint readerFingerprint sensor in the power button
SensorsProximity, ambient light, colour temperature, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor and infrared remote-control transmitter; X-axis linear motor–
SpeakersStereo dual speakers, OReality AudioFull-stage stereo speakers with identical left and right units, full enclosure
MicrophonesThree microphonesMain, second and rear voice-priority microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchColorOS 16.0 based on Android; exact maker table omits Android major version. Announced 24 March 2026, actual Chinese sale 25 March–
Software updatesMaker promises five years of maintenance with four major version upgradesUp to four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates (Sony Japan); EU listing promises at least 5 years of updates after the model leaves the market
AI featuresChinese ColorOS AI scanning, document/photo tools and gaming assistant; iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch interoperability depends on compatible devices, apps and software. Overseas OxygenOS services not assumedXperia Intelligence (AI Camera Assistant, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing); DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling for music files and streaming; Google Gemini; Circle to Search
In the boxChinese package: phone, charger, USB cable, SIM ejector, protective case and quick-start guide; no magnetic cooler or wireless charger includedNo charger (Sony); GSMArena's review unit came without a USB cable too
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile networkChina hardware: GSM 850/900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/26/28/66, LTE-TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/18/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78. Carrier conditions apply; no UK regional version asserted–
SIMDual nano-SIM; both slots support 5G under carrier conditions. Two China Telecom cards require VoLTE on the non-data card and carrier supportOne nano-SIM and eSIM, or two eSIMs (dual SIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 6 (ax), 5 (ac), a/b/g/n; 2×2 MIMO, concurrent 2.4/5 GHz and 160 MHz at 5 GHz. G2 independent gaming network chipWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with Multi-Link Operation
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, low-energy Bluetooth and BLE Audio; maker notes adaptation if regulatory policy changesBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, Auracast
NFCSupported; NFC SIM limited to slot 1; Chinese transit, OnePlus Pay, access-card, car-key and eID services depend on region and serviceYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0USB-C with DisplayPort video output and USB-LAN adapter support; 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningBeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, GPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted, WLAN and cellular positioning–

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