Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1399 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 901,346).

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Performance 58
Display 88
Camera 73
Battery 56
Portability 37
Value for money 34
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1799

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 901346
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3060
  • Lighter: 211g vs 222g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 34/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 901346 1119714
Geekbench Single 1222 1488
Geekbench Multi 3060 3373
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera 40 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 222 g 211 g
Launch price $1399 $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 40MP
73
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
64/100
901346 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +19.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
$1399
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (73/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.