Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 108MP vs 52MP camera…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

14categories won

5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 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.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3088	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	494 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	7 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	750,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3580	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	52 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	12 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	208 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.1 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 10	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$599Winner	$1,399