Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 824,513).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 39
Battery 34
Portability 51
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?


  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 824513 2096581
Geekbench Single 968 2203
Geekbench Multi 2731 6511
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 192 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
50/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +60.7%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.