Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 901,346); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3060
- Lighter: 172g vs 222g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.