Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

10categories won

2 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1449.

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 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.8"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	505 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

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

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	232 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,199Winner	$1,449