Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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

Samsung

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

3categories won

3 categories tied · 18 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 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, 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 VIII 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.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

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

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1399 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 S27 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	498 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3500 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	—	3 nm
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	2TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	3x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	24 MPWinner

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	5,500 mAh	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	218 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,399Winner	$1,449