Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 196g).
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads (69/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 28/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads on performance (69/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.