Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 907,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1500
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Samsung Galaxy S20+ was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.