Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

3categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, 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 S27 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S27 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB 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 $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 S27 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 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	3500 nitsWinner	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	—	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	2TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	52 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,500 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	218 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	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 S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 17	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 S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S27 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	$1,399	$1,399