OnePlus Open 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare OnePlus Open 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
12categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
3categories won
4 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 wins on endurance with 5,700 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Open 3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Xperia 1 VIII wins on budget and value at $1449 compared to $1799.
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.
Open 3 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.85" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 2268 x 2440Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 424 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nitsWinner | 2800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 2 nmWinner | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 7.1xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 24 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,700 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 20 W |
Design
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 5 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Open 3 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $1,799 | $1,449Winner |
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Xperia 1 VIII builds on Sony cinematic heritage with continuous physical optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm, 4K LTPO OLED panel with Bravia AI remastering, and zero AI overprocessing.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh