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Sony Xperia 1 III vs OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 III vs OnePlus 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 9 X Sony Xperia 1 III 15Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 III X
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 III

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia 1 III} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 III vs 9 (LE2117 128GB)} 9 Advantages OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+256GB (230GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+1644x3840 pixels144%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+643 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
OLEDvs+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.5"vs+6.55"1%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 50MP + 2MP175%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.7" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
30Wvs+65W117%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

31 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
HDR10+
120Hz
1 billion
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
Android 13
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
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ModelXperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 III (XQBC52V.UKCX, XQBC62/V, SO-51B, SOG03)OnePlus 9 5G LE2117 (T-Mobile), BBK Lemonade
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyOnePlus
Release date8/25/2021, Announced: 4/14/20213/26/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)74.2 x 160 millimeters (2.92 x 6.3 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Display typeOLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI402 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
HDR BT.2020
1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 12 / 13

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 607423 (v8)
Geekbench: 3515 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkAmerica version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Europe version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Asia version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.3|70mmf/2.8|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
Exmor RS
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Dynamic vibration system
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Frosted Black, Gray, Purple
• 60Hz display in 4K resolution
• PS5 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 IIIOnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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