Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 4050mAh vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

17categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII 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 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

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

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy XCover 7

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

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.6"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2408	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	400 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	600 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	6 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	410,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1950	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	1	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	—	48 MP
Selfie camera	5 MP	12 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,050 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	15 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
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	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 XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$389Winner	$1,399