Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, 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 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,434,169); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3958
- Lighter: 200g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 135 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.