Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 108MP vs 48MP…

Samsung

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

4categories won

2 categories tied · 21 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 10 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Choose the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Sony Xperia 10 VI if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

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

🏷️ ValueSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $1199.

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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.8"	6.1"
Resolution	1440 x 3200Winner	1080 x 2520
Pixel density	516 ppiWinner	449 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nitsWinner	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	870,000Winner	570,000
Geekbench multi	3800Winner	2780
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	128GB	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	2
Optical zoom	10x	—
Ultrawide	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	40 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps all cameras	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	227 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.3 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65 / IP68
Build	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 11	Android 14
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 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,199	$399Winner