Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 200MP vs 48MP…

Samsung

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

2categories won

1 categories tied · 21 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 10 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, 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 Sony Xperia 10 VI if its lower retail price 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.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

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

🏷️ ValueSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.9"	6.1"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2520
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	449 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nitsWinner	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000Winner	570,000
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	2780
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	2
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	—	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	60 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	214 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	7.9 mmWinner	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65 / IP68
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14
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 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$399Winner