Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

3categories won

11 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VI proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VI. Choose the Xperia 1 VI if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 30W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VI

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

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 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 S23 Plus vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.6"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	—	6890
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	196 g	192 g
Thickness	7.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	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 S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	4 years	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,299