Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

6categories won

6 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 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

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

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 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 S26 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3120
Pixel density	498 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8900	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	52 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	60 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	214 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	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 S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 16	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 S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,299Winner	$1,399