Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP camera, 4050mAh…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

14categories won

1 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VI proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VI. Choose the Xperia 1 VI if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy XCover 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 30W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy XCover 7

Galaxy XCover 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $389 vs $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 XCover 7 vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.6"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2408Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	400 ppi	396 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	600 nits	1500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	6 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	410,000	1,680,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1950	6890Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	1	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	—	12 MP
Selfie camera	5 MP	12 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	4,050 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	15 W	30 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	240 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	10.2 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H	IP65/IP68
Build	Shock-absorbing rugged polymer casing, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front	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 XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 14	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$389Winner	$1,299