Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

9categories won

5 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 S24 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 S24 Ultra 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 S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 S24 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.8"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3120
Pixel density	505 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,850,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	7100	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	52 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	232 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 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 S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	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