OnePlus 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare OnePlus 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 48MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
6categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
9categories won
5 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the OnePlus 10 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 10 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
10 Pro vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216Winner | 1440 x 3120 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi | 529 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,950,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10100 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $1,399 |
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh