Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 108MP vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

7categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 10x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1299.

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 S21 Ultra 5G vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.8"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3200Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	516 ppiWinner	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nits	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	870,000	1,680,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3800	6890Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	128GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	10xWinner	7.1x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	40 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps all cameras	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	30 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	227 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 11	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,299