Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 874,382).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 874382
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 874382 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.