Samsung Galaxy A91 vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A91
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy A91 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A91 vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A91 | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A91 and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A91 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy A91 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A91 over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.