Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 824,513).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability 66
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 824513 1320406
Geekbench Single 968 1675
Geekbench Multi 2731 4453
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 +37.6%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (69/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (56/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (53/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (69/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.