OnePlus 11R vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare OnePlus 11R vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
OnePlus
11R
$499
4categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
11categories won
4 categories tied · 19 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 11R, 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 11R 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.
11R provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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.
11R vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 11R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1450 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 11R | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 11R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 11R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | 11R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back, plastic frame, Asahi Glass AGC front | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | 11R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 11R | 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 | $499Winner | $1,399 |
OnePlus 11R
The OnePlus 11R revived the true flagship-killer ethos by combining the flagship TSMC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, Sony IMX890 50MP OIS camera, blazing 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, and signature Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- 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