Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 200MP vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

2categories won

5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 60W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 S26 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000Winner	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	6890
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	60 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	214 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Glass front, glass back, 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 S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,299	$1,299