OnePlus 12R vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare OnePlus 12R vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
OnePlus
12R
$499
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
13categories won
3 categories tied · 21 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 12R, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 12R takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12R if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12R wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 100W fast charging.
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.
12R 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.
12R vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,510,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5540 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12R | 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 / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12R | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) | 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 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a masterclass in price-to-performance ratio, pairing Qualcomm proven flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a glorious 4500-nit 1.5K LTPO4 display, an enormous 5500 mAh battery, and lightning-quick 100W SuperVOOC charging for under $500.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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