Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 874,382).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Performance 57
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money 22
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 874382
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20+: The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S20+ Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 874382 2096581
Geekbench Single 1222 2205
Geekbench Multi 3060 7192
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Launch price $1199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
42
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Exynos 990
56/100
874382 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +58.3%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S20+
$1199
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (81/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.