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 907,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Sony Xperia 1 VI
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 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 58/100)
- 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 58/100). 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 58/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 6511 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (81/100 vs 58/100).
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 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.