Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.