Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 108MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

12categories won

4 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 S21 Ultra 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 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 S21 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 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 $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 S21 Ultra 5G vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.8"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3200Winner	1440 x 3120
Pixel density	516 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	5 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	870,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3800	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	52 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	10xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	40 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps all cameras	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
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	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 S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 11	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,399