Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 874,382).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1295
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 874382
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (91/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 874382 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $96. Samsung Galaxy S20+ was $96 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (91/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 58/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.