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

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

12categories won

4 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1449.

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 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3088Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	494 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

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

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	5x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	208 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.1 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$599Winner	$1,449