Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 901,346); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 222g).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3060
- Lighter: 197g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 34/100, 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 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $104. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $104 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.