Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513).
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (53/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.