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: 2205 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 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).

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2205
Geekbench Multi 2731 7192
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/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/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 Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.